Neck Pain Relief: Pinched Nerves, Stretches & Treatment

Neck pain and stiffness often involve pinched nerves that cause referred pain in the head or shoulders. Using TENS units, specific stretches, and vitamins can help heal damaged nerves and reduce crunching sensations in the neck.

Chiropractor stretches female patient neck muscles

Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve in the Thoracic Spine

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Rae Uddin

The thoracic region of the spinal column is made up of 12 small bones called vertebrae that run from the middle of the back to the base of the neck. When these bones are abnormally compressed or damaged due to injury or degeneration, the nerves that run along the spinal cord can become pinched.