Conclusion
Neck pain is a common health condition. It affects more than 1 million people every year. In most cases, a stiff neck with minor pain can be treated at home using ice, light stretching, and OTC pain relievers. Lifestyle adjustments can help reduce and prevent neck pain. It would help to take a break from your computer or phone and pay more attention to your posture. You can change your sleeping position or try a new pillow if you are constantly waking up with a sore or stiff neck.
References
[1] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175596
[2] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/muscle-spasms
[3] https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/about-inflammation
[4] https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/muscles-of-the-neck-an-overview
[5] https://www.physio-pedia.com/Trapezius
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3Ds3GIt9M