What can be done for a pinched nerve in the neck? is a epidural injection helpful? if so how does it help? please help

Try traction : Pinching of the nerve in the neck is either due to a herniated disk or arthritic changes generally. If you feel better with gentle manual traction in slight flexion, get an overhead home traction device (about $25), but always face the door no matter what it says on the box to allow for slight flexion. If traction feels worse, try McKenzie PT (McKenzieMDT.ORG). Avoid surgery for as long as possibl

See pain management: specialist. Nerve impingement can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain, dizziness and nausea. Prevention treatment is always recommended. This condition must be professionally managed. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Yes: It is an injection of steroid medication into your back or neck to help reduce inflammation around nerves to reduce pain. Yes it is used to relieve neck pain. Many times people will get significant relief when 2 injections are scheduled about 3-4 weeks apart.