A person may wake with a stiff, Painful neck, experiencing sharp Pain when attempting to turn or tilt their head towards one side. If you experience this condition, observe yourself in a mirror. You might notice your head is slightly turned, tilted, or shifted to one side. Turning or tilting your head can cause considerable Pain, and looking up may be Painful as well.
Pain from turning your head occurs due to certain muscle group shortening, which can be caused by unusual activity the previous day or sleeping in awkward positions. This Pain can often be specifically targeted and alleviated using Osteopressure. Contrary to mainstream practices, wearing a cervical collar may prolong recovery.