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Sleep position
Sleep position = placement of head, neck & remainder of body during sleep.
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Hi, my baby is currently 2 weeks and 5 days old. He sleeps very restlessly and I am trying to find a comfortable position for him to sleep in, he currently sleeps on his side in between 2 wedges. What sleeping position do you recommend?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I am trying to grow taller is there any sleeping position that will help with this?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Best sleeping position to correct neck hump.Is it best to sleep without pillow so that my neck isnt being pushed forward?
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A 26-year old male asked:
I fell and hurt my rib, It pains more often at night whilst Im in a sleeping position During the day the pain not so bad ?
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A 18-year old male asked:
In the past week, when i've woken up, normal time, had pain/ache just above bladder i'd guess and lasts a few minutes. Is it sleep positioning or...?
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Could a bad sleeping position cause numbness in my the biceps?
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Is it possible for you to sleeping position give you breast pain?
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What is the best sleep position with a urinary catheter?
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Does getting braces mean you have to change your sleeping position?
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What's the best sleeping position for post appendix removal surgery?
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Neck stiffness from sleeping position, have been applying icy hot for 2 days - suggestions?
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Is there a recommended sleeping position to alleviate discomfort associated with enlarged spleen?
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