I need relief of a pinched nerve in my shoulder/ back?
are within any natural medications I can pinch to relax my muscles
Answer: Morphine or codeine are natural (last I checked).
If all else fail?
Have someone put some Vicks on the affected area. Icy Hot works too.
A heat pad also works--just make sure you don't burn yourself using it approaching I did once. :0) (But it happened on my leg.)
One of those special foam contour pillows helps immensely. It cradles your nouns and allows your spine to realign itself gradually.
Vicadin is your new best friend. If the throbbing gets too much. That and a walking stick. (Old man syndrome here. :0) )
A licensed massage shrink might help alleviate the pain. My mom is one. Though she hasn't practiced contained by quite some time..
Go see a chiropractor as soon as you can. In the meantime, Valerian can help, as can alternating hot compresses of peppermint and vinegar.