hello, This can be a spondylosis due to compression of nerves between spine. Does this pain increases on neck movement, is it associated with tingling, numbness in arm or any neck trauma, if yes then it supports the diagnosis. then he ll need x cervical and thoracic spine AP/ Lat view and further may need mri. Till the time he can have tab neurobion forte once a day which is a nerve vitamin. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn t abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once..