What doctor to see for neck discomfort?

I know this is odd, but I have been through about 20 pillows in the last few years. My head / neck is extremely particular about being comfortable. I often wake up tossing and turning to different positions. I've tried many different variations of memory foam, buckwheat, down, synthetic, and cotton pillows. I can't use hotel pillows when I travel. It feels like numbness and discomfort is the best way to describe it. I have no problem falling asleep. The discomfort and numbness occurs a few hours into my sleep and once it starts it doesn't go away till I have to get out of bed.

Any suggestions for what type of doctor I can see for this? I've been to chiropractors, physical therapy, and orthopedic doctors. When I tell them I can't sleep and can't get comfortable with my pillow they look at me like I'm nuts. I have a slight reverse curve in my neck which may be contributing.

You didnt get to specific about neck PAIN , which is more than general discomfort to most people- so I'm not sure of your degree of pain.

That said, like the last poster, standard old school chiros that just crack you is not that effective on tight muscles. Active Realease Technique is great,  (ART dot com) will lead you to a practisioner that does this. They are usually younger new school chiros that have expanded there schooling beyond just cracking. Look it up, it works.

I have the same issue, can't seem to find a comfortable position in bed. It's soooo frustrating, it's highly uncomfortable and painfull. I bought 3 new pillows in about 6 months.

I had less problems before when I saw my ostheopath (he does ostheopathy and fasciatherapy (which is very gentle and efficient)) on a regular basis. The last few times I went to see him, he disappointed me because he was speaking out his disagreement about my lyme treatment, lecturing me. So I'm not seeing him anymore, although he has 'golden' hands. I know that I could get help from an ostheopath (OD), but I haven't been able to find a good new one yet...

If you find ostheopathy to hard, you can look for someone practicing fasciatherapy.

Hi. Sorry you are suffering with this. I also deal with severe pain, stiffness in my spine at my neck and into the back of my head. I've tried so many pillows it's pathetic.

How about yet another option/suggestion?

I think my issue of both the neck pain and lower back pain, stems from the LD/co being imbedded in my lymph nodes. I've recently started cranial sacrum therapy. This is very non-invasive hand's on, fully clothed type of 'very light and very slow massage' where they concentrate on the lymph nodes around the neck, head. So far I've had one 30 min session last week, and one 1 hour session today. I found myself dozing a few times today, it was that relaxing and pain free. I don't know pain free. I live with pain 24/7, so when I can get to this point, and laying down on a table, well let's just say something positive is happening.

My research has me reading that LD people deal with many issues from the Lyme embedding into the lymph system, and this gets 'backed up' and is unable to flow and function. This affects the hormones and thyroid among other systems in the body. Trying to get this moving and functioning again, along with stress management, good diet and plenty of sleep and the nutruients and therapy that one is on can only all be beneficial.

I am trying everything possible within my reach and that's positive to help support my path towards health.

I hope you find your answers soon.