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Hi when lying down to sleep i feel uncomfortable on my neck?

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Dr. Todd Swick answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Yes: Degenerative arthritis is most likely and is caused by hyperextension of the head/neck.

Answered 2/29/2016

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