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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.
For example, a nerve root on the right side of the neck is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain, the right shoulder, the right arm and the right hand. If this nerve root is pinched as a result of a spine condition, the signals to the right arm may become blocked or intensified. This is why some symptoms of a pinched nerve include a burning sensation or numbness in the extremity. Treating a pinched nerve. Many cases of a pinched nerve can be managed using conservative ...