The most recommended treatment option for a pinched nerve is to simply rest the area that is affected. This will include stopping any physical activity that may be aggrevating the pinched nerve.
You may require a splint or brace that will keep you from using the affected area depending on where your pinched nerve is located. For example, if your pinched nerve symptoms are coming from your arm or wrist, you may need to wear a splint during the day as well as during sleep.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy may be a good option for treating your pinched nerve because this will help releive pressure on the nerve by strengthening the surrounding muscle tissue. You physical therapist will reccommend that you stop all activities that may be aggravating the pinched nerve.
Medications
Medications like ibuprofen, motrin, etc. may also be recommended because they can help releive the pain and inflammation around the pinched nerve. If your pain is severe, your doctor may prescribe you with a stronger anti-inflammitory.
Another treatment option for a pinched nerve is Corticosteriod injections into the affected area. This can really help relieve the pain.
Surgery
If your pinched nerve symptoms do not improve after a few months of consistent treatments, surgury may be required to take the pressure off of the nerve. This may include removing bone spurs in the herniated spinal disc, or even cutting a ligament in your wrist to allow more room for the nerve to pass through.
