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Gatorade...your student rec sports center offers massages, just so you know.
As for supporting your neck while you sleep, I find the best thing to do is take a towel, roll it up, and put it underneath your neck. Don't stack up too many pillows; you want your head/neck to be in a relatively straight line, with the towel as support.
Sitting at the computer with poor posture leads to what's called forward head. Basically, if your ears do not line up with your shoulders when you sit up, your head is forward, and it puts unnecessary strain on the muscles of your shoulders and neck. There are special exercises you can do as well.
If the pain comes back, go to your student health center and see a doctor about getting some physical therapy. PT can teach you the necessary exercises you will need to know to strengthen muscles in the area, as well as give you tips on alleviating the pain. For instance, my physical therapist recommended a down pillow instead of any kind of foam pillow, because you can plump it up or pack it down appropriately, as well as move the contents of the pillow around in such a way as to support your head and neck better.
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