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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.
Report Abuse. Pinched nerves typically happen in the neck and is usually the result of spinal stenosis. Which is the narrowing of the spinal canal. Many times a bulging or herniated disc will push up against and pinch a nerve. In addition to pinched nerves in the spine, Carpal Tunnel is also a condition caused by a pinched nerve.