what do doctors do for a pinched nerve
If your doctor suspects a pinched nerve, you may undergo some tests. These tests may include: Nerve conduction study. This test measures electrical nerve impulses and functioning in your muscles and nerves through electrodes placed on your skin. The study measures the electrical impulses in your nerve signals when a small current passes through the nerve. Test results tell your doctor whether you have a damaged nerve.
If the pain from a pinched nerve is severe, your doctor may recommend that you take painkillers. You may be advised to take over-the-counter painkillers, or you may be prescribed stronger prescription painkillers. Painkillers work by blocking and interfering with the pain signals going through the brain.