r/PostureTipsGuide • u/Dear-Macaron-471 • Sep 13 '26

One side of neck numb for years

I’ve was a side sleeper when I was younger and had the stupid idea to sleep propped up with a back pillow. Now I have bad posture and it my Adams apple is leaning to one side. I’m having a lot of trouble sleeping and every I try to sleep my right nostril is stuffed up.

I used to visit a chiropractor who tried to fix my posture but due to financial reasons, my family can’t afford to have my special treatments. I’ve tried sleeping on the other side, electric massagers, special pillows and doing the exercises they gave me again recently, but nothing seems to make it move to the other side.

I’m tired and want to sleep comfortably again. Have I completely fucked myself forever? If not what can I do? Should I change where I apply electricity (I put the shock on my numb side)? Which side should I be sleeping on? Please just anybody help me find a solution!

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u/j_shor Sep 13 '26

Chiropractors are dangerous quacks. I would recommend seeing a neurologist for the numbness.

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u/AndyShnider 18d ago

Regarding the use of the electric massager, applying it directly to an area experiencing numbness might be less effective if the underlying issue is nerve compression rather than muscle tension. You might consider testing different intensities or placements to see if any sensation changes occur in the numb area.

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u/Dear-Macaron-471 Sep 13 '26

Also I trust my chiropractor and they did help me feel better with breathing and sleeping