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In this video, physical therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck demonstrate the best exercises to offer fast relief when you’ve got a pinched nerve in your neck.

Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a pinched nerve, occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord. This may cause pain that radiates into the shoulder and/or arm, as well as muscle weakness and numbness.

Cervical radiculopathy is often caused by ‘wear and tear’ changes that occur in the spine as we age, such as arthritis. In younger people, it is most often caused by a sudden injury that results in a herniated disk. In some cases, however, there is no traumatic episode associated with the onset of symptoms.

Learn more about pinched nerves here.

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