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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.
In some cases, the pinched nerve in the neck will cause severe pain when the person attempts to move the head in any direction. For many people, it can be extremely painful to look up while in a seated position. Other symptoms along these lines can include pain when sneezing or coughing.