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Why does the back of my head hurt when i lay down on a pillow at the end if evrryday?

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Not sure: Without examining you one cannot be sure. Some things that come to mind are: muscle tension in the back of your head or neck, problems with the cervical spine (spine in the neck), local skin irritation. Best to have someone examine you .

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/30/2019

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