[header] How to fix a pinched nerve in the shoulder [title] Rest and avoid using your shoulder. [step] Take it easy to avoid pain, but also to give your shoulder time to heal. In particular, you should stop doing whatever activities might have caused the pinched nerve in the first place. 
[substeps] For instance, a pinched nerve in your shoulder could be caused from doing some heavy lifting while you were cleaning out the garage. Wait to finish the project until after your shoulder heals.