Charles Hopkins developed severe back pain after lifting a 40‑lb bag and quickly found himself unable to walk or stand up straight. Because he previously had surgery with Dr. Jonathan Mason at Tidewater Orthopaedics, Charles returned to Dr. Mason for this new injury—trusting his guidance and recommendations. In this testimonial, Charles shares how treatment, including surgery and physical therapy, helped him recover and get back to enjoying life and the activities he wasn’t able to do before.