DEAR USER, THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH HCM YOU ALREADY HAD A COURSE OF ORAL PAIN KILLERS.. REGULAR USE WITH PAIN KILLERS HAS ITS OWN SIDE EFFECTS. I WOULD ADVICE YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING Avoidance of provocative activities like heavy exercises or weight lifting Short-term neck immobilization with a hard or soft cervical collar and/or cervical pillow at least for 6-8hrs a day Physical therapy with exercise and gradual mobilization Oral pain killer can be used for severe pain episodes If still your problem persists you may require a cervical traction HOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS