Painful trapped nerve at back of neck.

I would suggest your first step should be your GP. See what he suggests. That’s my advice. Don’t see anyone, until you’ve seen your GP. He may send you for a X-ray and take it from there.
Hope you feel better and get sorted soon. Good luck…

Sorry - Libman

Thanks Liban!
I hadn't thought about a Physio first.
Hopefully the GP will recommend something.
But I expect they'll give me painkillers as a first por tof call.
Ideally I'd like an xray, just to check whether I've damaged anything.

My worry about an Osteopath or Chiropractor is that they make things worse.
Some of their treatments seem violent!
Bur I'm sure they're not.

Sorry - Libman!

Like Libyan, I have been treated by osteopath, chiropractor and physio. Of the 3, I would would definitely opt for a physio. I think you are right to see your GP as well.

From past experience of using both plus a physio, I would see a physio first. Much more straightforward and would never manipulate your neck leaving you worse than you were before! I may have been unlucky ……. Hope you get it sorted soon.