How Do You Fix A Pinched Nerve?
Pinched nerves are caused by bone, cartilage, tendon or muscle compression. The following is a technique for relieving pain due to muscle compression. Since both bone and muscle compression may occur simultaneously, the muscle work can help take the edge off any pain caused by bone compression. Before using this technique, see your doctor to get a diagnosis. How to Fix a Pinched Nerve Step 1 Pinpoint your pain by moving the affected area of the body. What movements cause pain? How far can you move before it hurts too much? How much weight can you put on the problem area before the pain stops you? Feel around and find the sorest spot. Step 2 Apply heat to this area for 15 to 20 minutes. Be careful not to burn yourself—put a T-shirt or cotton or flannel fabric between the heat source and your skin. Remove the heat and stretch the area to see if you have a better range of motion or less pain. Step 3 Apply a generous amount of liniment to the sore area. Let it soak into the muscle and re
