How to treat a Compressed/Pinched Nerve

How to treat a Compressed/Pinched Nerve. Many times your body puts too much pressure onto Nerves, this results in them being compressed or in popular every day vernacular pinched. To get rid of compressed/pinched Nerves read on.

Things You'll Need

• Ice
• OTC pain medication
• Heat (moist heat preferred)
• Time

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Instructions

• 1

  A pinched or compressed Nerve occurs when too much pressure is put onto that nerve. Risk factors include Poor Posture, Overuse, Obesity and Heredity. To help prevent a compressed/pinched nerve stay at a healthy weight, keep good posture and take frequent breaks from repetitive motions.

• 2

  If you have developed a pinched/compressed Nerve you can try some stretches to help take the pressure off of the nerve. Use this in coordination with a OTC pain medication. Most of the time compressed/pinched nerves correct themselves with plenty of rest and time. Take it easy for a while and if you must do repetitive motions take those frequent breaks.

• 3

  Use of ice and heat are also recommended. Take an ice pack and hold it to the pinch/ compressed Nerve for about 20 minutes and then alternate to a warm, moist towel. Do this for a couple of hours and the pain should subside. These techniques both increase the circulation to the area which speeds the healing process. Ice is also useful for anti inflammation techniques.

• 4

  If a pinched/ compressed Nerve resists your attempts to get rid of it for a few days, it is time to give up and see a doctor. Doctors can prescribe more intensive physical therapy than stretching as well as injections for the pain.