Hello, I have studied your case. NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying drugs) are prescribed in severe cases Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case I have lot of experience of patient of chronic arthritis and long term results with allopathic medication are not satisfactory,so consult me directly for further assistence. There is good role of diet and achieve correction through it,for details you can directly contact on my profile http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503 Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care