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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.

When to See a Doctor About Neck Pain
What Is Worse: Degenerative Disc or Herniated Disc?
Is a Disc Protrusion the Same as a Herniation?
Can Hip Bursitis Cause Sciatica?
What Exercises Should You Avoid With a Bulging Disc?
Is It Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome?
Can C5 and C6 Issues Cause Ear Pain?
What Is Retrolisthesis of C5 on C6?
How Can Tight Muscles Result in Back Pain?
What Is Waddell’s Sign for Low Back Pain Assessment?
How Is an Iliolumbar Ligament Tear Diagnosed?
Just How Serious Is Sacralization of L5?
What Is Flat Back Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What Causes Facet Joint Pain? From Injury to Degeneration
What is facet hypertrophy in the lower lumbar spine?
Can L4-L5 Cause Knee Pain? Explaining the Connection
Can Spondylolisthesis Cause Hip Pain?
SI Joint Pain: How Long Does It Take to Heal?
What Grade Is an 11 mm Anterolisthesis?
What Is Grade 1 Anterolisthesis of L4 on L5?
What Grade Is a 3 mm Retrolisthesis?
Why Do My Ribs Stick Out When Lying Down?
What Grade Is an 8mm Anterolisthesis?
What Grade Is a 5 mm Anterolisthesis?
Is Straightening of Cervical Spine Dangerous?
What Grade Is a 12 mm Anterolisthesis?
What Causes Loss of Cervical Lordosis?
Sacrum Nutation: Function and Role in Spinal Health
Spondylolisthesis Posture: Achieving Optimal Alignment
Alar Ligament Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment