Question
I WILL HAVE NECK PAINS AND THEN I WILL WAKE UP AND BE ON LOCKDOWN WITH MY NECK AND THORASIC. I CANT NOT SIT, STND OR ROTATE MY HEAD I AM IN SUCH AGONY. I WAS TOLD I HAVE A BULDGING DISCK C4 5 AND PROTRUDED DISC C3 AND SPONDYLOSIS IN CERVICAL AREA. BUT NO ONE KNOWS WHY MY SPINE LOCKS UP. I AM 34 HEALTHY, RECEIVING CHIRO CARE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET MY MOBILITY BACK. HELP WHAT WHY AND HOW AN I PREVENT THIS.

Answer
In my opinion, the locking up could be caused by muscle tension in the area.  The muscles could be tightening up in a guarding reaction to help prevent any further damage to the neck.  This type of muscle contraction could include the thoracic spine area as well.

I would recommend massage, heat, and possibly traction to the neck area.  Check with your chiropractor about a traction device to use at home prior to bedtime.  Relaxation techniques like meditation/prayer at bedtime can help reduce the muscle tension as well.

Thank you for your question, Jackie.  I hope that my answer was helpful.