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A pinched nerve may feel like you have numbness, tingling, weakness, or radiating pain (dull or sharp) in the neck, back, arms, shoulder, leg, etc. Massage therapy can help relieve some of the pain and discomfort by relaxing and lengthening the soft tissue of the muscles that are causing the nerve compression.
Swedish massage would be a good place to start, with light-to-medium pressure and a series of long gliding strokes to relax your muscles and nervous system. For a pinched nerve in the lower back, a deep tissue massage could provide more relief than a standard Swedish massage. Whichever type of massage you book, communication with your therapist. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you’d like more (or less) pressure in a certain area.