Yes, acupuncture can help with a pinched nerve in the neck. Neck pain is one of the most frequently occurring musculoskeletal pain all over the world. It is often caused by an injury or a pinched nerve in the neck, but sometimes there are no identifiable causes for it.

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Neck pain may be accompanied by tingling and numbness in arms, shoulders, and hands which can be quite uncomfortable.

Acupuncture is the most ethical way to treat neck pain. There are many acupuncture points in the human body that can be used for a pinched nerve in the neck, but it depends on the patient’s problem and condition what points will be chosen for his/her treatment. The most logical points are ST36, SP9, LIV3, SP6, ST40, KI2, and LI4. Acupuncture is very safe and has no side effects (unless you are allergic to the needles or pain in general).

However, for most people with a pinched nerve in the neck acupuncture will be used after other methods were exhausted. If your condition allows it you should try physical therapy before trying acupuncture. In this way you will know exactly what the cause of neck pain is and if it is indeed from a pinched nerve in the neck or from another condition.

Acupuncture treatment may be painful, but bearable. It feels like someone gently poking on your skin with hairpins, but it should not overpower you or make your eyes water. If it does go to see an acupuncturist who uses less painful needles. If he inserts too big needles into fleshy parts of the body (for example palm of hand), you should tell him so that he can remove them quickly without causing damage to the tissue around them.

If you are new to acupuncture there are many myths about this practice that may frighten you before the first session. So get reliable information.