Your upcoming spine surgery is designed to relieve pain and get you back to the activities that you enjoy. Part of a successful surgery and recovery is educating you on how to prepare for the surgery and what to expect before, during and after your procedure.
Our spine education videos below are full of essential information about your procedure. With your success and best health as the goal, our videos will guide you through everything you will need to know and do in the coming months.
Spine education class
Below is a playlist of videos that will help prepare you for your spine surgery.
Spine surgery exercises
Below is a playlist of videos that show you exercises to perform before and after surgery. Performing these exercises will strengthen your muscles and may make your recovery faster. Prior to surgery, we recommend you do each exercise 10 times, twice a day. After surgery, unless otherwise directed by your therapist or surgeon, resume these exercises in combination with your daily routine for improved wellness.
Activities of daily living
Below is a playlist of videos that show you how to safely perform activities that you complete daily. To best prepare for surgery, we recommend reviewing the steps shown before your surgery. After surgery, you may return to these videos as needed to reinforce your understanding of how to safely perform the activities. Follow your surgeon’s or therapist’s guidelines for care or equipment, if otherwise specified.
Download additional resources
- Campus map
- Preventing surgical site infections
- Meds to Beds program (for Parkview Ortho Hospital procedures only)