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What to do if i have been waking up with neck pain and headaches for the last few weeks.?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Evaluate Pillow: If you wake up with headaches and neck pain, it could be the pillow you are sleeping on or position while you are sleeping. Try a neutral position for your neck, not one that places your neck in extension too much.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/20/2017

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