text: pinched nerve neck? a pinched nerve in the neck area my husband has degenerative disc in his neck area.  he  had two surgeries (neurosurgery) and still deals with the pain on a daily basis. he is now on long term disability.  as a result of the degenerative disc, he has pinched nerves in the neck area. the pinched nerves cause his arms to  tingle a lot.  he has lost his hand grip.  he drops things a lot.   he has learned a lot about these things on www.spineuniverse.com.  my best advice to you is to see a doctor.  good luck.