When I went to the doctor the Friday before last she had me rotate my neck all over the place and ask me what hurt and what didn't. It turns out, if I bend my head foreard and to the right the pinched nerve pain goes away. It's one of the major reasons she was sure this was a pinched nerve.
Today, I spent the whole day cooking my week's meals and baking bread, and I felt pretty okay. I realized the reason was, I was standing the whole time (which helps to begin with) and looking down at the food as I prepared and cooked it. And I was fine.
So it looks like if I keep actie and look down, things are actually mostly okay.
But if anyone wants to fold my laundry for me, I'd still super appreciate it.