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(86,496 posts)If you think you can do this, give it a try. I end up with nerve impingement on occasion. I have to sleep with a pillow between my knees when on my side, which is the only position I can sleep in with the rare laying on my back times where I put the pillow under my lower legs to elevate them. My back is a mess and that's how I sleep at least.
There is a stretch my therapist from ages ago taught me. They are easy and help a lot. If things are really painful and stretching doesn't sound like a good idea, try icing the area until it's numb, let it relax for a little while then try the stretches while swelling is low. Same with IB or whatever you take. The stretch:
Stand about a foot away from a door frame or counter (works best) that is solid enough to lean against. So about a foot away from your hip. Place one foot about 12 inches in front of the other and lean your hip against the counter or whatever. Start by counting to ten but you can increase the time if you like. After, push your body away from the counter and switch foot positions and do it again. After that do the other side the same way. then relax and try some more ice. I learned to appreciate ice on painful body parts as it clams things down where heat may not be the best remedy. I have been able to stretch out a lot of pinched nerves that way. Other stretches that you know of, even for other parts, are often helpful to do too.
Hope that might be of help if you try it.