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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.
The variable is the specific nerve that has become irritated â either as a result of injury or the presence of a degenerative spine condition. Some of the most common symptoms that can be experienced as a result of a pinched nerve in the cervical (neck), thoracic (middle back) or lumbar (lower back) spine include: 1  Localized pain at the site of nerve compression. 2  Pain that radiates along the affected nerve. 3  Unexpected muscle weakness. 4  Muscle fatigue.