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What are doctors' recommendations to cure a squeezing pain in neck, like a pinched nerve?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Neck pain: Often times, conservative treatment such as physical therapy (including strengthening and stretching) and anti-inflammatory medications will work. It would also be reasonable to try massage, ice or heat, or over the counter creams such as aspercreme or capsaicin creme. See a physician if your symptoms do not improve.

Answered 4/18/2013

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