Thank you. The article was interesting. That could explain the pain relief but I'm not sure it explains the cessation of the vertigo/dizziness that accompany certain positions)
The pinched nerve was diagnosed about 10 years ago, I think. It is only within the last two or three years that it has become apparent that seems to be connected to the vertigo/dizziness with certain movements/positions. At my last appointment with the spine surgeon's PA, after some testing, she made the suggestion that it might be thoracic outlet syndrome. So, not sure where that puts me (i.e. Is that vertigo/dizziness from the pinched nerve or from thoracic outlet syndrome or what?) but I'm getting pretty tired of being my own personal roller coaster. It was such a relief to have it gone even if it did come right back.