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Neck Pain and Sleep Position - How Much Pillowing?

Overpillowing can result in neck strain and neck pain.
(c) Anne Asher 2007
This position uses too much pillowing. Neck pain caused by this position may be due to the head being in a tilted position, which tightens up the neck muscles.

Source:
Hage, M. (2005). The Back Pain Book. Atlanta, Ga. Peachtree Publishers.

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