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A member asked:
Best sleeping position to correct neck hump.is it best to sleep without pillow so that my neck isnt being pushed forward?
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Position: Yes, lie flat in bed without a pillow. You can use a hot water bottle or heating pad set on low or an ice pack, whichever you feel more comfortable with
Answered 6/14/2016
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