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What does exra sleep do to your head to make it ache after a long trip?

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Likely position: When your body is in an unusual position the muscles tend to tense causing muscle tension. That is why the neck pillows became so big.

Answered 8/10/2012

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A member asked:

What does exra sleep do to your head to make it ache after a long trip?

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Dr. Danny Westmoreland answered

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