Pinched nerve on the neck =(?

Question

i just got a pinched nerve on the neck last night, when i woke up yesterday my neck starting hurting, by the lower ear area, i started feeling my neck and i could feel one of my nerves swelling, anyone know how to heal, or will it go away by itself, and also i got taekwondo practice tonight, is it wise for me to go or will it make my pinched nerve worse?

Answer 1

Put cold pack on your neck for 20 mins on and 40 mins off. That will reduce the swelling in your swollen disk. Don't go to practice tonight, it will aggravate it. Also, don't sleep with a pillow, or do anything that involves flexing your neck forward. Keep your head straight. It will take 1-2 weeks for that disc to heal.