4. Over-the-counter pain medications will ease the pain from a pinched nerve.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol will help reduce pain and swelling. When you take these medications it’s important to take just what is prescribed on the bottle.
Taking more than what is recommended is not going to make the symptoms from the pinched nerve go away any quicker. In fact, it may make the pain worse. When taking over-the-counter pain medications, you should always speak with your primary care physician first, especially if you are taking other medication. Your body may not interact well with other medications.
It is important to take these medications with food and a full glass of water. Over-the-counter medications are short-term solutions and should only be taken as needed. On the bottle it usually states to take up to seven days. They also mainly work for minor pinched nerve symptoms.