As a heavy equipment operator, I am used to stiffness and soreness in my body. There have been times I have ignored the pain, but my most recent experience reminded me why it is so important to get any pain or abnormalities checked by a doctor. What seemed to be back pain turned out to be more than just back pain; it was threatening my life, and I have the careful and thorough eye of Dr. Jonathan Mason to thank for catching it.A large part of my time on the job is spent lifting heavy objects and...