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If i was laying on a high pillow with my neck tilted forward and the nape of my skull tilted forward a little would that do anything? kind of hurts in area? like if i was laying directly on the top of the base of skull?

Q: if i was laying on a high pillow with my neck tilted forward and the nape of my skull tilted forward a little would that do anything? kind of hurts in area? like if i was laying directly on the top of the base of skull?

: You might have inadvertently sprained your neck. Use a pillow which is comfortable and in a few days your strain should go away. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You might have inadvertently sprained your neck. Use a pillow which is comfortable and in a few days your strain should go away. Good luck

Answered 9/4/2023

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A member asked:

If i was laying on a high pillow with my neck tilted forward and the nape of my skull tilted forward a little would that do anything? kind of hurts in area? like if i was laying directly on the top of the base of skull?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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