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My upper back has been hurting and aching for the last 3 days, im not sure if it's from my pillow or sleeping position, please help.?

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Try OTC meds: Try over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen. You can also try heat or cold packs. Maybe try a different bed or pillow if you can. If these do not help, see your primary doctor or perhaps a spinal specialist or physical medicine specialist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pillow ; sleep: Sleeping on your stomach usually requires you to have your head turned to the side for hours ; makes it difficult to keep the spine in a neutral position. It also puts pressure on joints ; muscles. Sleeping on your back can aid the head ; spine to maintain a neutral position. The next best is sleeping on the side. If you sleep on your back - experts recommend a 'puffy' pilow that doesn't put your.

Answered 9/20/2014

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