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I have been told i have a pinched nerve in my back or neck. will i need surgery?
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No.: Odds are no ! surgery should always be a last option. There are many reasons for nerve pain radiating into an arm or leg. Most "pinched nerves" can be treated conservatively with physical therapy, medication, or injection.
Answered 10/11/2011
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