When it comes to the stress. That muscle tension and cramping can be neck pain triggers.
The first step in addressing your pain is to go over your lifestyle looking for neck pain triggers. These triggers can include things such as medications you may be on and your eating habits.
When you go tor will also likely screen for other causes such as a thyroid condition or fibromyalgia. They will probably also check your posture, as poor posture can also be a trigger.
If your doctor wards helping you potentially reduce the pain you are experiencing.
You will also want to reduce or eliminate these.
By now you probably have a good idea what potential triggers could be causing your pain. Taking active steps to provide more restful sleep.