Your condition is most likly due to spondylosis of the cervical spine .
The finding of nerve swelling is possibly due to nerve compression at that level causing pain in the neck & numbness in the forearm.
Treatment is same as you are taking .
Continue with physical exercise & advil as needed.
Local injection of steroids is sometimes helpful.
In addition cervical brace or collar may be used to limit neck movement & nerve irritation.
Though it painful but most adults with cervical spondylosis will not lose nerve function.
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