Mechanically, what is happening in your body to give you a stiff neck on one side after sleeping in a bad position?

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Every so often I will wake up like this. Why is it that when I turn or tilt my head to one side, I feel like I can’t move it and I experience a lot of pain? Is something getting in the way or is it just muscle that doesn’t want to move anymore?

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Since ive seen other people explain it here, ill just offer up my experience. Get a new pillow. Experiment with which height/softness feels best if you can.
I used a regular cheap pillow most of my life and it was ok. Then I was gifted a bamboo pillow and I started having consistent neck problems after sleeping. I switched to a flat gel pillow and I have been neck pain free for quite some time now.

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