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Could a bad pillow cause stiff neck?
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Absolutely: Over or under extension of the neck, sleeping with the neck in a funny position, anything that keeps the neck in a less than neutral position can cause stiffness, with the pillow a likely suspect
Answered 11/9/2014
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