Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Whats the best thing to take for a pinched nerve in the neck?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 1/17/2016
6.3k views
Thank
Traction: There are multiple home traction device the best one is the inversion table you can find these at some local gym.
Answered 3/11/2013
6.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
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.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How does a nerve get pinched in the neck? I have no pulse in the arm when up high? Takes forever to get the feeling back so much numbness and tingling
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I took 2 aleve (naproxen) at 7 am today, then 1 at 2 pm. Is it OK to take another right now at 9 pm? I pinched a nerve in my neck and if really hurts.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I take Xanax for anxiety, I have pinched nerve in neck, what muscle relaxers are safe to take w/xanax and buspar (buspirone)?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
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?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
What to take for a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder?
Hi doctors, was just wondering what is best treatment for pinched neck nerve w/pain extending to shoulder blades, etc?
Best way to sleep with a neck and back pinched nerve, can't fall asleep.
What can you do for a pinched nerve in your neck. What medicine can you take? I am allergic to Neurontin. thank you?
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?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
