- 1). Visit your family doctor, chiropractor or neurologist.
- 2). Take aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve discomfort. Taking two aspirin every day, even when you aren't suffering acute pain, can help prevent pinched-nerve pain from worsening.
- 3). Apply hot or cold packs to the site of your pinched nerve. Sometimes ice will work better than heat; at other times, a heating pad will do a better job of relieving pain. Try both to see which one is more effective for you.
- 4). Lift and carry only lightweight objects. Avoid sports that cause you to make sudden jarring motions, like football.
- 5). Eat a diet rich in fiber, fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation. Straining to defecate stresses the body.
- 6). Massage the area that is sore. Be careful not to prod too harshly over the sore spot.
- 7). Try various relaxation techniques, like breathing deeply. They can help calm your mind and body.
- 8). Ask for help. Having someone in the house to assist you with your chores of daily living can do a lot to speed your recovery.
- 9). Ask your doctor for prescription pain relievers if severe pain continues. It is pointless for you to suffer with unrelenting pain.
- 10
Isolate area (do not use) effected, this should decrease the pain and allow the nerve to heal.
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