Here's a breakdown of how the Social Security Administration calculates your monthly benefit, as well as a calculator that can estimate yours. Your primary insurance amount. The first piece of the puzzle that determines how much Social Security you'll get is known as your primary insurance amount, or PIA. This is your monthly benefit if you decide to claim Social Security at your full retirement age. Image source: Getty Images.
Neck stretching and strengthening exercises can be very effective at reducing neck pain and discomfort both in acute and chronic conditions. However, a pinched nerve in the neck may mean that some exercises are inadvisable as they have the potential to actually exacerbate your condition and worsen your neck pain. Share.
If the doctor suspects the patient has a pinched nerve (compression of the nerves) in the neck or lower back, X-rays may be necessary to assess possible injury to the spine or arthritis of the spine.Depending on the severity and duration of the patient's symptoms, he or she may also need a CT scan or an MRI scan.n many cases a pinched nerve can be treated with rest and ice around the affected area. Anti-inflammatory medication may be recommended. Physiotherapy may be recommended, and splints or collars may be used. In some cases, surgery is required.