Apply Heat
Once the initial discomfort has started to subside, heat is a better treatment, according to experts. The muscles that may be tense around a pinched nerve will loosen up due to the heat. Heat helps speed up the healing process by increasing blood flow.
Applying a warm compress [3] or a heating pad, both of which are readily available at your neighbourhood pharmacy can go a long way in easing your condition.
Protect your skin from direct heat sources, just as you should with ice. Avoid heat altogether if your skin is damaged or if you are already using a pain reliever. Don’t use heat that is too hot.
Apply heat directly to the pinched nerve for ten to fifteen minutes at a time.