Question
Hello Dr. Egbogah,
  For as long as i can remember i have had a problem similar to the one asked here "http://en.allexperts.com/q/Neck-Injury-2727/neck-twitching.htm" However, rather than a quick twitch to the left, my "twitches" have pulled my head to both the left and the right before. Mine are also much more frequent. They have gotten to be near-constant. every few seconds my head is pulled to one shoulder or another. The twitches are not too painful when they happen, though at the end of the day my neck is so sore that it is hard to go to sleep, or even relax. Ive started getting headaches everyday. I have heard that they may be due to sleeping in the wrong position, or from not sleeping enough, though when i do manage to get to sleep i usually get around 6-7 hours of sleep. These twitches have gotten to the point of being a real problem and a big hindrance in my life, and the constant headaches and sore neck is practically "killing" me. Hopefully you have heard about this, or can give me a name to put to this so that i can start looking for some way to stop it. Thank you for any help you can give, i just want you to know that i really appreciate it!

Answer
Hi Ryan,

From what you have written it is likely that you are suffering from Spasmodic Torticollis. Spasmodic torticollis is a condition in which your neck muscles contract involuntarily. This puts a lot of strain on the muscles of your neck which is why your feel like your "neck is practically killing you". There are different degrees of Spasmodic torticollis and some people experience significant pain with each neck spasm while others suffer mild pain with each spasm but increased pain at the end of the day.

Since there are a wide variety disorders that can cause Spasmodic Torticollis, it is important that you see your doctor for further testing. Once they confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause they may recommend a treatment plan that includes medication, physical therapy, massage and/or chiropractic care.

I hope this helps!

Dr. Liza

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spasmodic-torticollis/DS00836