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A 23-year-old female asked:

I am getting pain in back of my neck i only sleep with one pillow but still cause difficulty. also back pain with pulling feeling when i look down to my chest, ibuprofen doesn't seem to work at all?

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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered

Family Medicine 34 years experience

Neck pain: Sounds like neck strain. Things to look into: ergonomic pillow, NSAID, neck exercises, thermal therapy

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