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Alexander Ramirez, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, is an orthopedic physical therapist at an outpatient spine clinic in Peoria, Illinois. As a board-certified clinical specialist, he treats patients recovering from lumbar disc herniations, sciatica, and persistent mechanical back pain. In addition to his patient caseload, he teaches postgraduate spine assessment and manual therapy courses to practicing clinicians. Ramirez also writes for Biology Insights on spinal health and non-surgical back care.

What Is a Diffuse Disc Bulge and What Causes It?Bones & Muscles
Is Facet Hypertrophy the Same as Arthritis?Bones & Muscles
Can a Bulging Disc Cause Stomach Problems?Bones & Muscles
Can Lumbar Radiculopathy Be Cured?Bones & Muscles
What Are the Signs a Herniated Disc Is Healing?Bones & Muscles
Is SI Joint Pain the Same as Sciatica?Bones & Muscles
What Is Baastrup’s Disease (Kissing Spine Syndrome)?Bones & Muscles
When to See a Doctor About Neck Pain Bones & Muscles
What Is Worse: Degenerative Disc or Herniated Disc?Bones & Muscles
Is a Disc Protrusion the Same as a Herniation?Bones & Muscles
Can Hip Bursitis Cause Sciatica?Bones & Muscles
What Exercises Should You Avoid With a Bulging Disc?Bones & Muscles
Is It Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome?Bones & Muscles
Can C5 and C6 Issues Cause Ear Pain?Bones & Muscles
What Is Retrolisthesis of C5 on C6?Bones & Muscles
Does Losing Weight Help With a Herniated Disc?Diet & Weight
How Can Tight Muscles Result in Back Pain?Bones & Muscles
What Is Waddell’s Sign for Low Back Pain Assessment?Bones & Muscles
How Is an Iliolumbar Ligament Tear Diagnosed?Bones & Muscles
Just How Serious Is Sacralization of L5?Bones & Muscles
What Is Flat Back Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Bones & Muscles
What Causes Facet Joint Pain? From Injury to Degeneration Bones & Muscles
What is facet hypertrophy in the lower lumbar spine?Bones & Muscles
Can L4-L5 Cause Knee Pain? Explaining the Connection Bones & Muscles
Can Spondylolisthesis Cause Hip Pain?Bones & Muscles
How Soon Can I Play Golf After an Epidural Steroid Injection?Procedures
SI Joint Pain: How Long Does It Take to Heal?Bones & Muscles
What Grade Is an 11 mm Anterolisthesis?Bones & Muscles
What Is Grade 1 Anterolisthesis of L4 on L5?Bones & Muscles
What Grade Is a 3 mm Retrolisthesis?Bones & Muscles