This was the second major crash in which Hughes, who was one of the richest men in the world, dodged death. Three years earlier his Sikorsky S-43 amphibian plane plummeted into a lake, killing two others on board.
Causes of neck pain include: 1  Abnormalities in the bone or joints. 2  Trauma. 3  Poor posture. 4  Degenerative diseases. 5  Tumors. 6  Muscle strain.
Quick Answer. Treatment options for a pinched nerve in the neck include rest, anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy. Surgery to alleviate the pressure on the nerve is an option if nonsurgical treatments fail to solve the problem, according to Everyday Health.