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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.