Tips on soothing a pinched nerve?

[Wonderingguyy]

I think is a pinched nerve at least, last night I was doing some boxing with my mate and I pulled something in my neck. (Not spine) it feels like a nerve and I’m in excruciating pain… I can barely turn my head and move without it bothering me. On Google, it said if it doesn’t go after a few days the doctor…

Have any of you had it this painful before? I’m not sure it’s normal. Also any tips on how to soothe it? The heat pack doesn’t work that well on me.

[jahaims]

Did it hurt after the session or a particular hit? Did you do any lifts that you don't normally do either that day or within the week prior?

[Wonderingguyy]

Nah I was dodging a hit and I kind of ducked really fast. As soon as I ducked, I felt this really strong pinching sensation/ pulled muscle sensation in my neck. It’s really weird because I don’t even know why that happened just from me ducking.

[jahaims]

That sounds like a muscle, not a nerve. Is it just pain, or do you have numbness? Even a fit person can pull something just bending over. Best guess is a pulled muscle with the given information. Idc for you to share, but if you aren't natty, most of that stuff increases soft tissue tears/breaks

[Wonderingguyy]

Yeah it might be a pulled muscle then. I’m not a professional at all, so I am natty and I guess it was just bad luck! It isn’t numb, just painful when I try to look up at the roof and turn my head fully side to side. It is starting to feel a tiny bit better though tonight.

[jahaims]

Rest it but stay mobile so it doesn't go stiff. You can try some topical cbd cream for pain and inflammation

[Wonderingguyy]

Cool, thanks man

[jahaims]

I used to be into mma and a gym rat, so take what I say with a grain of salt, lol. I am not a doctor, but those are my best guesses based on personal experience

[Billlewis]

Try taking a hot shower and then lying on your back with a towel rolled up underneath your neck. You should feel a little better afterwards.

[Joshuabenitez]

Like sciatic nerve pain? Is there numbness? Yeah maybe physical therapy if it's just the muscle.

[Anonymous]

a good physical therapist can fix anything

[Awantika03]

Ice pack can help