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The Secret to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Do you often wake up feeling stiff and sore? How about with numbness and tingling in your arms and hands? Or with a tension headache? Craig Mell of Chanhassen, Minn., used to experience those problems and more pretty much every day.

“I herniated a disc in my back three years ago and haven’t been the same since,” he says. “As if that weren’t bad enough, I also suffer from sleep apnea.”

One morning after waking up tired, cranky and in excruciating pain, Mell decided it was time to visit a chiropractor. During the visit, Dr. Tom Schmidt examined Craig and asked him a question that improved his situation practically overnight.

“He asked me what kind of pillow I was sleeping on. I told him I wasn’t sure what brand it was, but it was soft and comfortable. He told me to throw it away and start sleeping on a Tri-Core cervical orthopedic pillow instead. I did and have had tremendous results,” says Mell.

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May 15, 2008 | Category: Health & Wellness 

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