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One of the common causes of a pinched nerve in the neck is a muscle spasm or muscle strain putting pressure on the nerve and compressing it. Relaxing the muscle will usually relieve the symptoms you are feeling. Listed below are some self-treatments for a pinched nerve in the neck that you can attempt.
Conservative treatment to get neck pain relief from a pinched nerve can use one or more of the following: 1  Rest for no more than 48-72 hours, followed by slow introduction of light activity. 2  Application of cold/heat packs. 3  Neck stretches to reduce swelling and increase range of motion aids recovery. 4  Low impact strengthening exercise.