It sounds like the AT is doing classic therapies, not myofacial or other release protocols. The best therapies my PT used were not forceful except for her finger tip. When she did neck work, she used gentle traction with gentle mobilization. When she did release therapies, she would hold a point until the spams released. Then, the joints and muscles would settle down.

You still don't define the pain when you lay down. Is it at the surface, on the skin over your skull ? Is it behind your ears ? Is it below the bony part of the back base of your skull (occiput) where the C-1 vertebra connects to the skull ?

You can traumatize the nerves in the many layers of skin. These can be very tender for weeks. If your upper neck is radiating muscle spams and tension, the pain will be more behind your ears.

Do you have a recliner ? Sleeping in a reclined position with a thin pillow rolled up at the edges to support your head from rolling to the side may help you get good sleep.



You might find better help from a Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) rather than an athletic therapist. A good Physiatrist may be able to better diagnose your injury. A good Osteopath may be helpful. Look for either who has good whiplash experience. The upper back and lower neck are difficult to diagnose and treat.

You may have suffered a minor concussion but your symptoms are neck/whiplash.

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