What can treatment for pinched nerves include?
ANSWER
�NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen
�Oral corticosteroids
�Narcotics
�Steroid injections
�Physical therapy
�A splint
�Surgery
Work with your doctor to find the best approach for treating your symptoms.
From: Pinched (Compressed) Nerve WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar on September 18, 2018
SOURCES:
Cedars-Sinai web site: "Pinched Nerve."
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: "NINDS Pinched Nerve Information Page."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)" and "Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve)."
Cleveland Clinic: "Pinched Nerves."
Washington University web site: "Nerve Compression."
SOURCES:
Cedars-Sinai web site: "Pinched Nerve."
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: "NINDS Pinched Nerve Information Page."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)" and "Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve)."
Cleveland Clinic: "Pinched Nerves."
Washington University web site: "Nerve Compression."
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