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.
The best you can do when you have a pinched nerve is to address the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding the distressed area. In most cases, the cause is that the surrounding tissue has become inflamed and stressed from some injury. The main treatment options are physical therapy, massage or even medication. When treating a pinched nerve, it is important to locate and isolate the source, as it can occur in any area of the body. For example, a herniated disk can cause sciatica pain to run down the back of the leg.