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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.
Pinched nerves have several key symptoms, including: Radiating pain through the neck or lower back. Shooting pain through the leg or foot if the pinched nerve is located in the lower back. Shooting pain through the shoulder or arm if the pinched nerve is located in the neck.