Why Do My Neck Muscles Feel Incredibly Tight When I Wake Up From a Short Nap?
1. Introduction Waking up from a short nap with incredibly tight neck muscles is typically the result of an awkward, sustained cervical posture combined with localized muscle ischemia. Unlike deep, nocturnal sleep where the body shifts positions regularly, a brief daytime nap often occurs in non-ideal environments—such as slouched on a sofa, leaning against a … Read more