It’s simply going to happen to some people.” Although it’s most common in the neck, back, and shoulders a pinched nerve can occur almost anywhere in the body and has different severity. In a mild case of a pinched nerve, the problem may dissolve within a few minutes. In moderate cases, alternative therapies such as massage therapy and chiropractic care may be the answer you’re looking for. In a severe case, surgery may be the only answer to keep the problem from reoccurring over and over.