I am in no way professional. When an MRI says, moderate, or Mild, you would not want to do anything in a surgical way at this point. Only when it says "Severe" or cord compression, that is when you may have to consider surgical solutions.
There are a number of things you can do. Yes there are injections, and sometimes they do work. If you choose to get help, go to a legitamate pain specialist, and make sure you like the person , and that they listen to you.
With injections, if they don't work the first time, (ESI) don't be talked into more of them. Try acue puncture and PT first. Maybe the specialist will think PT is a good idea too.
Keep a pain journal, just on a calander is OK . This will help the doctor to determine just how to help you. Pain killers are OK. Mild ones like Tramadol sometimes help. Try to stay away from Narcotics. They only last so long, and are difficult to get off of. Pain patches on the cervical spine can help. Lidoderm patches. I use them often. I sure hope you get some kind of relief.
If you think the pain is lower than the cervical area, tell your doctor about that too. I wish you all the best as you go forward and try to get some help. ginnie