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I have a pinched nerve in my neck that's caused pain for years. it's my neck & it shoots down arm to hand. whats my options without pills long term?

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Neck TRACTION?: musle relaxants and neck traction may help

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 1/18/2015

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