expression, ichidan verb
wrench one's neck; strain one's neck
Used when one twists or strains the neck, often from sleeping in an awkward position or a sudden movement. The verb 違える here means to dislocate or sprain.
朝起きたら首筋を違えていて、右を向けない。
I wrenched my neck when I woke up this morning and can't turn to the right.
くしゃみをした拍子に
I wrenched my neck when I sneezed.