Preparing for your surgery or treatment

Patient forms

You may be asked to complete one or more of these forms as part of your neck or back pain assessment. Complete and submit as directed by your physician's office.

VIDEO: Our Spine Nurse Navigators Are Here to Help

This video features Inova's spine nurse navigators, a critical care component of our patient care team. Navigators can help you schedule appointments, navigate your care, or help you prepare for surgery and your recovery at home. Watch video

Additional patient information

• Parking, visiting hours and more patient/visitor information
• What to bring to the hospital
• Pre-procedural skin preparation instructions
• How to use an incentive spirometer
• Symptoms to watch for after surgery
• Avoiding constipation after surgery

"Back in Action" online patient education

Get your pre-surgical patient education online in the comfort of your own home. Watch the video and complete the easy quiz.

Printable information booklet

In addition to taking the Back in Action class before surgery, you can download and print our booklet Back in Action: A Detailed Guide about Your Surgery to review and keep as a resource at home.

Home Safety

Prior to going in for your surgery, it is important to prepare your home for your recovery. Here are a few tips and guidelines to get you started. Download Home Safety sheet