Pinched Neck Pain

One of the more common causes of neck pain is a pinched nerve, according to Nathan Wei MD on Arthritis-Treatment-and-Relief.com.

Identification

• Spineuniverse.com identifies the most common causes of a pinched nerve in the neck a herniated disc in the spine or an injury to the neck that causes a nerve to be pinched.

Size

• Nathan Wei MD states that it is not uncommon for a pinched nerve to cause pain that radiates down the arm, ringing in the ears and pain in the facial area. Many of the nerves that control these areas are in the neck.

Home Treatments

• According to SpineUniverse.com some home remedies for neck pain are applying alternating hot and cold compresses to the area, take a warm shower or bath or lying down with a towel under your neck.

Doctor Treatments

• If a pinched nerve will not go away a doctor may prescribe pain medication and suggest physical therapy.

Considerations

• Pinched nerves lasting longer than a couple of days should be checked out by a doctor as there may be more serious nerve problems causing the pinched nerve.