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My neck and shoulders have been feeling stiff for a long time. my mother said that it could be caused by my pillows. what can i do to stop the pain?
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IPhone not pillows: It probably has much less to do with your pillows and more to do with you hunching over your phone, computer or books. Find exercises that strengthen your trapezius and stretch your pectoral muscles.
Answered 6/16/2013
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