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Pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder. used heat, ice, massage, roller. could it relate to allergy to pollen? idea of cause? anything serious to consider?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not related to-: -pollen, but due to a cervical cause. You need to see an orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in spine.

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

Pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder. used heat, ice, massage, roller. could it relate to allergy to pollen? idea of cause? anything serious to consider?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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