35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820

Back Pain Doctor Plainsboro NJ — Dr. Alok Sharan, MD

Expert Back Pain Care Serving Plainsboro, NJ

If you are searching for a back pain doctor in Plainsboro, NJ, expert care is approximately 20 minutes away in Edison. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon offering comprehensive back pain treatment near Plainsboro — from conservative non-surgical care to advanced minimally invasive surgery without general anesthesia. The Spine and Performance Institute is at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820, easily reached from Plainsboro via Route 1 North.

Back pain doctor serving Plainsboro NJ — Dr. Alok Sharan

20+

Years Experience

Back pain treatment Edison NJ near Plainsboro

Why Plainsboro Patients Choose Dr. Sharan for Back Pain

Approximately 20 minutes from Plainsboro via Route 1 North

Conservative care first — surgery only when necessary

Awake surgery option — regional anesthesia, no general anesthesia

Same-day discharge in most surgical cases

201 five-star Google reviews — 5.0 rating

Castle Connolly Top Doctor & NY Magazine Best Doctor

100+ peer-reviewed publications, 20+ years experience

Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

Schedule a Consultation (732) 898-3950

Back Pain Causes Dr. Sharan Treats Near Plainsboro

Herniated and bulging discs — disc pressing on nerves causing local or radiating pain
Spinal stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal causing leg pain or weakness
Sciatica — shooting pain from the lower back through the buttock and leg
Degenerative disc disease — age-related disc breakdown causing chronic pain
Pinched nerve — numbness, tingling, or weakness from nerve compression
Scoliosis — abnormal spinal curvature causing back pain
Chronic back pain — persistent pain unresponsive to rest or physical therapy

Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatments

Physical therapy and targeted rehabilitation

Anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants

Epidural steroid injections for nerve-based pain

IV infusion therapy for inflammation

Activity modification and ergonomic guidance

Surgical Options When Needed

Awake lumbar spinal fusion — same-day discharge

Laminectomy & discectomy — decompression surgery

ACDF — cervical disc removal and fusion

Minimally invasive spine surgery

Frequently Asked Questions — Back Pain Doctor Plainsboro NJ

Where can I find a back pain doctor near Plainsboro, NJ?

Dr. Alok Sharan at The Spine and Performance Institute is approximately 20 minutes from Plainsboro. Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820. Call (732) 898-3950. No referral needed.

When should I see a back pain doctor?

See a spine specialist if your back pain has lasted more than 4–6 weeks, radiates into your leg, or is accompanied by numbness or weakness. Dr. Sharan sees new Plainsboro patients typically within 1–2 weeks.

What if I need back surgery?

Dr. Sharan performs surgery using regional anesthesia only — no general anesthesia. Most Plainsboro surgical patients go home the same day and recover in 2–4 weeks.

Dr. Sharan also serves as spine doctor for Plainsboro patients and offers minimally invasive spine surgery near Plainsboro. See our New Jersey spine doctor page for all communities served.