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When i woke up, my neck started being stiff. is this normal when your sick or is really sleepy?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

'crick neck: The most common cause of what you're describing is 'crick neck'. The most common cause is sleeping in a position that causes a neck muscle spasm or a spam of several muscles due to abnormal tension on them. It should resolve that day or at most a day or two. If it last longer or gets worse, see your PCP.

Answered 6/12/2017

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