Sound to me like you're keeping yourself in a bad position, either while sleeping or while working...even the way you tilt your head and neck while cycling or reading. Do those rotation type of exercises...do them periodically while at work or after being in a specific position for a period of time. If it doesn't go away, I would mention it to your doctor on your next visit...no, you don't need to go running in there with the problem, just mention the next time you go if it's still lingering. It's better to check something out when it's a nuisance than when it becomes more painful...just in case it's arthritis or something else that's causing it.

No, no--who is starting that ugly rumor that stress will give you neck pains?!?! It's a lie--so keep on doing our worrying!! How about sticking your neck out more?? Just a suggsetion.

Another thing is that when your on the computer.
Posture is straight up and the monitor should be eye level.
This also can cause this,if not doing this properly.
There is a lot of reason the neck.Putting a lot of stress on it
That what is happening.If this continue check with the doc.

Maybe it *is* your pillow...when was the last time you replaced it? I get really terrible headaches when my pillow loses it's oomph.The only remedy for the pain that I've found is vodka and Robax.Lots and lots of vodka.

Here is what you do.Range of motion.Turn your neck left and
right as far as you can go.Keep doing it and this will help
some of the dull ache.For me I have arthritis,not sure if
you do,if this continued have it check out.
In the meantime do the range of motion on your neck.
Good luck.
Another things is stress on the nerves.

Mine feels the same way...I thought I was laying wrong on my pillow. If you find out what's going on let me know too...