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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.
A pinched nerve in the neck is caused by the nerve being compressed as it exits the spine, usually by a herniated disc or a bony spur. The pain often radiates down the arm when the neck moves; it can also cause numbness and weakness. The hand can also be tingly from a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome.