Spine Conditions Treated in NJ — Dr. Alok Sharan, MD

Conditions We Treat

Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon treating a full range of spine conditions in NJ at The Spine and Performance Institute in Edison, NJ. Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Sharan offers both non-surgical and surgical solutions — including his pioneering awake spinal fusion technique — for patients suffering from neck pain, back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and more. With 20+ years of experience and 201 five-star Google reviews, he is New Jersey’s most trusted spine specialist for conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Cervical & Neck Conditions

Cervical spine conditions affect the neck (C1–C7) and can cause radiating pain, numbness, or weakness into the arms and hands. Dr. Sharan treats the full spectrum of cervical disorders using minimally invasive and awake surgical approaches.

01Herniated Disc (Cervical) — A bulging or ruptured cervical disc compressing a nerve root, causing neck and arm pain.

02Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve) — Nerve compression in the neck causing shooting pain, tingling, or weakness into the shoulder and arm.

03Cervical Spinal Stenosis — Narrowing of the cervical spinal canal placing pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.

04Cervical Myelopathy — Spinal cord compression in the neck causing balance problems, clumsiness of the hands, and gait disturbances.

05Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease — Age-related wear of cervical discs causing chronic neck pain and stiffness.

06Bone Spurs (Cervical Osteophytes) — Bony growths along the cervical vertebrae that narrow the spinal canal or foramina and irritate nerves.

07Neck Pain & Stiffness — Acute or chronic pain in the cervical spine from muscle strain, disc pathology, or joint degeneration.

20+

Years Experience

Lumbar & Lower Back Conditions

Lumbar spine conditions (L1–L5) are among the most common causes of disability in the U.S. Dr. Sharan specializes in diagnosing and treating lower back disorders with the least invasive approach necessary.

Herniated Disc (Lumbar)

Degenerative Disc Disease

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Sciatica

Chronic Back Pain

Scoliosis

Spondylolisthesis (Slipped Vertebra)

Lumbar Compression Fractures

Facet Joint Syndrome

Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain

Nerve & Radiculopathy Conditions

Nerve compression along the spine can produce symptoms far from the source — including leg pain, arm pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. Dr. Sharan pinpoints the exact level of compression and treats it with precision.

01Sciatica / Lumbar Radiculopathy — Shooting pain, numbness, or weakness traveling from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg.

02Pinched Nerve — Compression of a spinal nerve root causing localized or radiating pain in the neck, back, arm, or leg.

03Foraminal Stenosis — Narrowing of the opening through which spinal nerves exit the vertebrae, commonly causing arm or leg pain.

04Leg Pain & Numbness — Radiating leg symptoms caused by lumbar nerve compression, often associated with herniated discs or stenosis.

05Hand & Arm Numbness — Tingling or weakness in the hands and arms from cervical nerve root compression or carpal tunnel-related issues.

06Failed Back Surgery Syndrome — Persistent or recurring pain after spine surgery, often addressed with revision procedures or alternative interventions.

Structural & Degenerative Spine Conditions

Many patients seen by Dr. Sharan have progressive, age-related changes in the spine that worsen over time without treatment. Understanding the underlying structural problem is key to choosing the right intervention.

Osteoporosis-Related Spine Fractures
Kyphosis (Abnormal Spinal Curvature)
Facet Joint Arthritis
Adjacent Segment Disease (after prior fusion)
Spinal Instability

Why Choose Dr. Alok Sharan for Spine Conditions in NJ?

Dr. Sharan’s approach begins with a thorough evaluation of your MRI, clinical history, and symptoms. He always exhausts non-surgical options first — including physical therapy, injections, and activity modification. When surgery is the right answer, his pioneering awake technique using regional anesthesia means patients benefit from same-day discharge, 2–4 week recovery, and significantly fewer complications than traditional open spine surgery.

No matter which condition brings you to our office, you receive the same standard of care that has earned Dr. Sharan recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, NY Magazine Best Doctor, and Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery — with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 201 five-star Google reviews from patients across New Jersey and the greater New York metropolitan area.

To upload your MRI before your consultation, visit: https://app.mymedicalimages.com/fupi/awake-spinal-fusion

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