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I like my head to be elevated when i sleep. can sleeping with too many pillows cause back problems?

Q: i like my head to be elevated when i sleep. can sleeping with too many pillows cause back problems?

Pillows &amp; back pain: Hello. It's pretty common for most people to use a pillow for head elevation while sleeping. It's also pretty common for pillows to be used in other areas to help alleviate or prevent but not cause pain in the back, hips, etc.

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Dr. Shawn Dalton-bethea answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pillows & back pain: Hello. It's pretty common for most people to use a pillow for head elevation while sleeping. It's also pretty common for pillows to be used in other areas to help alleviate or prevent but not cause pain in the back, hips, etc.

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Answered 3/22/2015

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A member asked:

I like my head to be elevated when i sleep. can sleeping with too many pillows cause back problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shawn Dalton-bethea answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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