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What Causes Pain Behind The Head And Shoulder While Sleeping?

While i sleep on my back and rest my head on suitable pillow i feel pain after 30 minute on back side of my head which compel me to sleep on shoulder ,this also start giving pain after 5 hour .so i have to get up without proper sleep .After i get up early 3.30 am and after 15 minute the pain will diapers .This problem i am facing since last six year Once MRI also done twice x ray also done .
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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Looks like a case of muscle weakness, the pain is exaggerated by extra strain on muscles of your neck.
I would recommend light neck exercises and a visit to a physiotherapist.
Change the pillow with a slightly bigger one to see if that helps.
Thank you.
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What Causes Pain Behind The Head And Shoulder While Sleeping?

Looks like a case of muscle weakness, the pain is exaggerated by extra strain on muscles of your neck. I would recommend light neck exercises and a visit to a physiotherapist. Change the pillow with a slightly bigger one to see if that helps. Thank you.