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My shoulder muscles start aching during sleep?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Tension vs position: Many reasons to wake up sore & achy rather than well rested. Unconscious tension leads the list along w/poor sleep position (perhaps you slept on sofa or recliner) or old mattress.

Answered 12/16/2014

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