When I had that problem I used one of those styrofoam bean pillows that form to your neck. They are real squishy & fun to play with, ya know what kind I'm talking about? If that doesn't help try a heating pad or pack. I just hate getting those stiff necks.

Son told me, today, he bought a sleep foam, expensive. $100 bucks.
Are those HOT, I'm hot natured.

You might try a foam pillow that is made for your neck... but people usually have a 'better' side to sleep on. It sounds like you might need to have your neck/muscles checked out, though- it sounds a bit extreme- if you can't sleep, have pain- Aleve does not take care of te situation- get examined.
(please don't go to a chiropractor)
Try an orthopod- maybe flat plate xrays are needed...
hope you feel better soon.

I used to have a lot of problems with neck pain and pillows but I bought one of those buckwheat hull pillows in Tokyo years ago and won't use anything else. They conform to my head/neck so no pain when I turn over or when I wake up.
I am able to wash mine and do regularly. We got four when we were in Tokyo last time.
I am been suggesting them for years to anyone with neck problems but not many people try them. They are also called Soba hull pillows and can be ordered on line. I have a small one so I can pack it when I travel.
Hope you find something.

wonder if your bed needs to be flipped? you know how a mattress started conforming to the sleeper? do you have a heating pad? do you have an air vent that can be hitting you?

Glenda, I have horrible neck problems and will need surgery soon. I've tried a number of things when the pain and/or crick hits hard but the easiest solution for me is to roll up a towel, secure it with a couple rubberbands and use that to support my neck while sleeping. You can put it inside your pillow case if you want or just leave it outside.

Jodi-

I use a buckwheat hull pillow like Carol mentioned which I bought here in town. That helps keep my head and neck in a comfortable position.

My husband has a rolled up towel held together with a couple of pieces of duct tape tucked into the bottom of his pillow case along with the pillow, just like Jodi suggests.

I hope you sleep comfortably tonight.

Glenda, I had similar problems about 3 weeks ago. I switched to a less fluffy pillow, and also added a shawl to my bed covers. The shawl did the trick. I realized, I wasn't covered up warm enough in the neck area, and got sore because of it.

Moni

It sounds like you may have a vertebrae out of alignment. Contrary to what others may advise, I think you should see a chiropractor. One who is practicing a newer, gentler way. No more pushing and popping. A friend of mine who had a problem similar to yours went to a chiropractor as a last resort, but was pleasantly surprised. The doctor placed the edge of her hand (little finger edge) at an angle on his neck and gently manipulated the vertebrae back into place. No pain whatsoever. He felt immediate relief - he wasn't pain-free, but over a period of a couple of days, the pain completely subsided.

If you're in front of the computer right before you go to bed, that may not be helping your neck. Maybe have about 2 hours rest before bedding down.

Your neck and shoulders get stuck in one position and it's more difficult to adjust when you lay down. It may not be true for you but that's what was happening to me.

Try buying a new pillow. Experiment with it, rolling, folding,etc.

I make neck pillows...they are about as big around as a softball and about 8 inches long.

I just tuck them under my neck.

Even in the car or in the recliner I tuck them behind my neck (when I am a passenger)

All of my cousins have them and use them...and a couple of friends.

I can't sleep without mine.

But I still often have stiff necks.

I have for years...

I think it is because of the time I tripped and rammed the top of my head into the door.

I always make grand entrances...lol

Hope you find a solution Glenda.

patti

try a heating pad. I sleep with a heating pad on my lower back every night.....it helps.

Glenda try using a heating pad on your neck. It always solves the problem for me. I take a book to bed or watch tv for awhile with the heating pad and the "Krick" will go away.

Glenda, you don't have your fans blowing on your head, do you?

Hope you had a good nites sleep!

Donna (^_^)

I am a buckwheat pillow user too. I started using one about 13 years ago when I started getting the same pain that you describe. I haven't used anything different since then. They are fabulous. I use the "Soba" brand too. You may want to give it a try, they aren't too expensive and it might help...

Susan

Glenda, I suffered with stiff necks for years, UNTIL I ordered these pillows. I haven't had a problem since. I take mine with me everywhere when I'm away from home over night.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://health-fitness.hsn.com/tony-little-micropedic-2-sleep-pillows-and-2-pillowcases-by-homedics_pf-677952_xp.aspx?club_id=677952&sz=3&sf=HF0006&rdr=1&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engine-_-Yahoo%20SSP-_-wellness-_-tony%20little%20micropedic%202%20sleep%20pillows%20and%202%20pillowcases%20by%20homedics

Thanks all!
No, my bed does not need to be flipped. I do mine regularly.
It was the PILLOW!
When I turned to the other side, I pulled a flatter pillow and slept fine with it. No krick UNTIL I turned again and forgot to switch pillows.

So flat pillow for one side and the kinda sorta fluffy pillow for the other side.

Mammie I'm gonna check out the site you posted.

Here is a good neck pillow...spendy, but worth the money!

Here is a link that might be useful: pillow

Glenda, have you had the sniffles lately? I've had colds "settle" in my neck or back a couple of times. After the cold goes away, so does the pain. Just a thought!