Slept Weird, Now You Can’t Move? Welcome to ‘Slept-Wrong Syndrome’ 😵‍💫💀 You crashed on the couch, head twisted in a weird position, and now… your neck is completely stuck. You try to turn your head, but pain shoots from the back of your skull, down your neck, into your shoulder blade, and even into your upper ribs. It feels serious, but in most cases, it’s actually just a muscle spasm—not a major injury. 🛑 Blame Your Sleeping Position! When your head stays locked in a bad position for too long—especially if it’s tilted or rotated—certain muscles get overstretched while others become tight and angry. The biggest culprits? The splenius capitis & splenius cervicis. These muscles stabilize your head and control neck movement, but when they’re held in an awkward position, they go into spasm to protect themselves. 🔗 But It Doesn’t Stop There! This muscle spasm can irritate the dorsal scapular nerve, which runs down your neck and into your shoulder blade. That’s why it feels like a deep ache or even like there’s a “hole” between your spine and scapula. Plus, your neck joints (facet joints) can get jammed up, making it nearly impossible to turn your head without sharp pain. ⚡ Congratulations, You Have ‘Slept-Wrong Syndrome’ (Totally Made That Up, But You Get It 🤣) The good news? This is usually a quick fix! What Can You Do at Home? If this just happened and the pain is really acute, be careful—aggressive stretching or digging into the knot can actually make it worse. Instead, try: ✅ Heat Therapy – Apply a warm compress or heating pad for 10-15 minutes to relax the muscles. ✅ Gentle Neck Movements – Slowly nod yes/no and do small, pain-free circles. Don’t force movement! ✅ Massage the Opposite Side – Sometimes, releasing the opposite side of your neck helps the painful side relax. ✅ Use a Supportive Pillow – Keep your neck neutral while resting to avoid aggravating the spasm. ✅ Magnesium or Epsom Salt Bath – Helps relax tight muscles and calm the nervous system. 🚫 What NOT to Do: ❌ Don’t forcefully stretch it—it might make the spasm worse. ❌ Avoid cracking or twisting your neck aggressively. ❌ Don’t sleep in a bad position again tonight—prop yourself up with good support! When You Need Professional Help If the pain is severe, not improving, or keeps coming back, it likely needs a hands-on fix. In the clinic, I manually release the tight muscles, adjust the stuck joints, and make sure your nerves are gliding freely. Most patients feel major relief within a session or two! 🔥 Ever wake up like this? Drop a comment below! ⬇️ - @movability