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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.
Specifically in the spine, pinched nerves can be caused by a slipped or herniated disc, or spinal bone spurs. Pinched nerves are most common in areas of the body where the nerves have to pass through narrow passages such as the back, or neck.Symptoms of a pinched nerve can include any of the following:1  Tingling or numbness in the extremities. 2  A burning sensation that can lead to intense pain.3  Muscle spasms.inched nerves are most common in areas of the body where the nerves have to pass through narrow passages such as the back, or neck. Symptoms of a pinched nerve can include any of the following: 1  Tingling or numbness in the extremities.