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I have pain in left side neck at the time of sleeping but full day no pain ; pain is not too much.i am using small pillow also..any excercise dr.

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Dr. Abby Caplin answered

Better pillow: It's good that you are not having pain during the day, but it sounds like you may not have the right pillow. If you can, try a memory foam pillow.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 3/29/2014

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A member asked:

I have pain in left side neck at the time of sleeping but full day no pain ; pain is not too much.i am using small pillow also..any excercise dr.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Abby Caplin answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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