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How do I fix a pinched nerve?

I've been losing a lot of weight lately, so I've been much more active. recently, I've been feeling a localized "chill" in my back near my shoulder blades. It it's not quite numbness, but more like the goosebumps feeling you get when you're cold, with some soreness in the muscles. from what I read, the nerve start in my neck and runs down to my shoulder blades, so I'm not sure exactly where it's pinched. are there some exercises or stretches I can do to "un-pinch" the nerve?

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  • 8 years ago
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    once u find the exact location of the nerve. Apply heat to this area for 15 to 20 minutes. Be careful not to burn yourself. with a tennis ball use your finger to apply pressure to the sore area. Then, after a few minutes, take the tennis ball and put it between your body and a wall or the floor and use your body weight to apply deeper pressure. Do this for 15 minutes,

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    It really depends on where the nerve is located and how bad it is. I know some of the dressage horses at my stables have occasanal nerve problems. I believe there is a way to fix it, but it could be costly and would put the horse at risk, as would any surgical proceedure. Have you looked into horse therapy or message. I know it sounds weird, but it can help. Thats what i had to do for a horse that was lame. within a week, he was back to normal and doing jumps and upper level dressage. The horse and riders attitude also plays into the mix. The rider will need to respect the fact that the horse may have a pinched nerve, and they cant push her too far....Is it for sure a pinched nerve? Honestly, for any jumping or dressage prospect, i would look for a horse with perfect legs. It just seems like such a risk to buy a horse with a leg problem. But then again i have never seen the horse. If you think she can do what you have planned for her, then go for it! who knows, she could become the best horse you have ever owned! Before you buy her, i would suggest having a vet come out and look at her, just to be sure. Good luck and i hope i could be of some help!!!!

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