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If i sleep on my back , my lower back will hurt in the morning. if i sleep on my shoulders, they hurt in the morning. i can't sleep face down, solution?

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Dr. Shariq Refai answered

Yes: Get a better mattress. You can also look into mattress toppers. A softer maybe memory foam topper at least 3-4 inches thick would help.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

If i sleep on my back , my lower back will hurt in the morning. if i sleep on my shoulders, they hurt in the morning. i can't sleep face down, solution?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shariq Refai answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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