Question 1

whats the best thing to take for a pinched nerve in the neck?

Accepted Answer

Not medication: The best treatments are always those that get at the root cause of the problem.  The nerve needs to get "un-pinched."  often physical therapy or traction will help but sometimes surgery is needed.

Question 2

what to take for a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Exercise and aspirin: Of course the answer may be different if the nerve is truly pinched & is either in the shoulder or in the neck. The best treatments for mechanical problems, like pinched nerve, are mechanical. Symptomatic relief with anti-inflammatories may reduce pain but more importantly allow corrective exercise to be used to lessen symptoms. Find out what caused your trouble, then do something about it.

Question 3

how long does it take to recover from a pinched nerve in neck?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It depends on the cause of the pain. When inflammation and swelling in the spinal canal decreases, the symptoms improve. If it has been there for over 3 months, it becomes chronic pain so you should consult a doctor for further evaluation.

Question 4

what is best for a pinched nerve in neck? heat or ice?

Accepted Answer

New:ice;old:heat: A "pinched nerve in the neck" covers a lot of diagnostic ground.
If you have numbness and/or tingling in your arm or hand this may be a cervical neuropathy caused by a nerve impinged as it exits the cervical(neck) vertebral hole(foramen).
A cheap and often effective treatment is home traction.It consists of an over the door pulley and halter.

Question 5

best way to sleep with a neck and back pinched nerve,  can't fall asleep.

Accepted Answer

Buckwheat pillow: can help. Like a bean bag chair it holds its shape better than a chiropractic pillow. Plus moisture cause the buckwheat to deform creating air channels. This keeps the pillow nice and cool. I used one when I hurt my neck playing volley ball. The downside is they are quite heavy. (you'll want to take it on the plane if you travel) I recommend getting a new mattress for the back (firm memory foam)

Question 6

what can you do for a pinched nerve in your neck. what medicine can you take? i am allergic to neurontin. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Anti inflammatories and muscle relaxants are unsafe in your age group. Tylenol is the safest. Gentle neck stretches should be attempted. Avoid neck thrusting manipulation treatments. Get a physical exam if your experience weakness, numbness, or pins and needles down your arms

Question 7

what other pain relief can i take with orphenadrine. i have a pinched nerve in my neck and i cant get the pain to stop, even though i have taken 2 x100mg orphenedrine.can i take codiene or paracode?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take either but they are sedating and can be additive to orphendrine.  Ibuprofen can also be taken.

Question 8

i have a pinched nerve in my trapezius.
what can i do to? and how long would it take to heal?
the pain spreads to my neck, upper & lower back & arms.

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is a little unusual to have a "pinched nerve in my trapezius" as you put it.  Pinched nerves in the neck are fairly common, or muscular injuries to the trapezius also.  I would encourage you to be seen if it does not get better soon.

Question 9

i take xanax for anxiety, i have pinched nerve in neck, what muscle relaxers are safe to take w/xanax and buspar (buspirone)?

Accepted Answer

Try a Neck Pro: Neck pro is an ingenious cerivical traction device developed by an er doc for his neck pain (usually the result of cervical disk disease or osteoarthritis).  You can purchase this on amazon.Com for ~$60. Have used it myself and on multiple patients with excellent results. Don't use if you have osteoporosis or neurological symptoms. Works best on chronic pain. Sometimes on acute symptoms.

Question 10

i have some neck pain and tingling in right arm, could it be a pinched nerve? does a chiropractor take care of this or should i see my doctor?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Pain that severe needs to be worked up by your doctor in person.  He/she will listen to you, perform an examination and possibly order some tests to see what's wrong with you.

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What other pain relief can i take with orphenadrine. i have a pinched nerve in my neck and i cant get the pain to stop, even though i have taken 2 x100mg orphenedrine.can i take codiene or paracode?

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I have a pinched nerve in my trapezius. what can i do to? and how long would it take to heal? the pain spreads to my neck, upper & lower back & arms.

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I take xanax for anxiety, i have pinched nerve in neck, what muscle relaxers are safe to take w/xanax and buspar (buspirone)?

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I have some neck pain and tingling in right arm, could it be a pinched nerve? does a chiropractor take care of this or should i see my doctor?

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