I wake up with neck pain often...I do have an old injury that acts up, but when I'm nervous or upset[angry or sad] about something those feelings can cause flare-ups in my neck...a lot of my tension is stored there it would appear...the Docs agree on that. Valium can work as a muscle relaxant, and it helps a person to feel calm. It might also help you to sleep. BTW, sleeping pills don't work for me either, it almost seems like they would keep me awake instead of making me drowsy.
