Carotid Arteries. Carotid arteries supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood. When plaque narrows or blocks them (a condition called carotid artery disease), you may experience the symptoms of a stroke, including: Sudden weakness or numbness in the face or limbs, often on just one side of the body. Inability to move one or more of your limbs. Trouble speaking and understanding.
Get a massage. Applying pressure to the pinched nerve can help to relieve tension and reduce pain. Get a full body massage to help induce relaxation in all your muscles, relaxing the affected area as well. You can also get a gentle, targeted massage of the area near the pinched nerve.
1 Real and living foods (raw foods, fruits and vegetable juice) will help the nerve(s) to repair. 2  Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B and magnesium rich foods are required to strengthen the cranial nerves, including the trigeminal nerve, which can prove helpful in managing pain and stress. Seafood, beans, rice, pasta, bread, vegetables, fruits and very small amount of lean poultry such as chicken and turkey. 2  Eat predominantly raw or perhaps, 75% raw foods and 25% cooked but vegan foods. 3  Drink alkaline water preferably and if you are unable to find alkaline water, drink spring water.