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Pillow-related neck pain is caused by poor support and alignment — proper pillow maintains neutral neck position.
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Pillow-related neck pain is caused by poor support and alignment — proper pillow maintains neutral neck position. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates pillow neck pain at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, 117 Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
Pillow-related neck pain is caused by poor support and neck misalignment — too high or flat pillows strain neck muscles. Proper pillow maintains neutral neck alignment, reducing strain. Pillow should be replaced every 1–2 years as it loses support.
Neck misalignment
Muscle strain
Management is individualized and discussed with benefits, limitations, and follow-up.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-11-10
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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