What happens when you get a kink in your neck?

Question

You know when you wake up, and you can only turn your neck in one direction because it hurts like hell (likely from sleeping in a bad position)?Physiologically – what’s happening? Is it something related to muscles, joints, tendons, nerves? Is there a best course of action to resolve the pain and whatever’s causing it?

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Answer 1

I think you’re describing torticolis, essentially a muscle spasm in the neck.

there’s some good info here about causes and treatmen

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/your-visit/patient-leaflets/medicine-services/neck-pain

since it’s muscular, heat and gentle massage is best to try and relax the muscle. Usually passes by itself after a few days