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Dr Steven Cyr / Combined Fellowship in Neurosurgery / Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine
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Doctors get criticized for earning what their training is actually worth.
Every surgeon I know has given up years of their life for this. Grueling training, sleepless nights, and the weight of carrying someone’s future in their hands. That doesn’t stop when the training ends.
Running an ethical practice takes real resources. Staff, technology, liability coverage, and the infrastructure required to deliver high-level care all cost money. Fair compensation for specialized skill isn’t exploitation. It’s what keeps high-level medicine possible.
I stand with the physicians who show up every day and do the work. The public narrative has drifted too far from the actual sacrifices required to practice medicine.
— Dr Steven Cyr
What do you think? 👇
Has the public perception shifted too far away from respecting the immense sacrifices required to practice medicine?
These are low-cost options with some evidence behind them. They are not magic and they do not replace medical care when you need it.
• Baking soda soak: Studies show it can remove a large portion of certain surface pesticide residues from produce, better than plain water in many cases.
• Castor oil: Has limited data for mild hyperpigmentation. Results vary and it is not a guaranteed fix.
• Black seed oil: Has anti-inflammatory effects supported by research.
• Baking soda on teeth: Can help lift surface stains. It is not a bleaching agent.
• Turmeric + black pepper: Has been studied for joint discomfort and inflammatory markers. Sometimes performs similarly to over-the-counter options for ongoing symptoms.
• Magnesium glycinate: May support sleep quality and fewer muscle cramps, especially if levels are low.
• Zinc: Important for normal immune function when someone is deficient.
• Morning water + electrolytes: A common hydration habit some people find helpful.
Talk with your doctor before trying anything new.
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10/14/2026
Stop the handwashing videos?
Someone recently commented that my surgical scrub clips are “super annoying” and asked me to stop.
If you know me, you know I’ve been a lifelong teacher. I love breaking down complex medical concepts and showing people the reality of what we do. That is exactly why I keep making these videos.
Because my schedule is packed, I have to find creative pockets of time to do that teaching. Most days leave almost no downtime. Using those five minutes to talk through the case, the plan, and the specific nuances for that patient helps me organize my thoughts and clear my mind before I step into the OR.
A proper surgical scrub takes a full five minutes of meticulous mechanical technique to ensure patient safety. It is not optional, and it is not dead time. For an educator, it is the perfect window to bring you into the prep room with me and show you what surgical discipline actually looks like.
Surgery does not have to stay a mystery. If these videos are not your style, feel free to scroll past. For everyone else who wants to see the work that happens before the first incision, thank you for being part of the classroom.
— Dr Steven Cyr • Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
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The ones that actually matter are the ones that cost you something real.
Most people chase the version that looks good from the outside. The ones worth remembering usually don’t. They take longer, ask more of you, and leave you different on the other side. That’s not a flaw in the process. That’s the process.
— Dr Steven Cyr
Save this for the next time the easy option starts looking attractive.
The people who go farthest start before they feel ready.
Most of the meaningful steps in my life happened while I still felt underprepared. Military service. Medical school. Spine fellowship. Building a practice.
You do not wait until every variable is perfect. You decide, you begin, and you adjust as you go. That discomfort is part of the process, not a reason to stay still.
Waiting for complete certainty keeps people stuck. Progress belongs to the ones who act while they are still figuring it out.
— Dr Steven Cyr
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10/13/2026
This man was cut in half at the waist more than 2,000 years ago.
In 2003, peat cutters in County Offaly, Ireland, found his torso and arms in a bog near Croghan Hill. The head and lower body were already missing, and radiocarbon dating places his death between 362 and 175 BC. The peat preserved his skin, hands, and fingernails in remarkable detail.
Scientists estimate he was unusually tall for the Iron Age—roughly 6 feet or more based on the length of his arms. His hands show little sign of heavy work, and analysis of his nails and diet shows he ate a meat-rich diet in the months before he died.
He also wore a decorative leather armband. Archaeologists see these as possible signs of high status, but his exact identity is still unknown and any suggestion that he was a ruler remains a hypothesis.
The injuries are clear. He had a stab wound to the chest and a defensive cut on one arm. His ni***es were cut off, the body was severed at the waist, and the head was removed, with hazel branches threaded through holes in his upper arms. Whether this was a ritual killing or a brutal murder is still debated, but the trauma itself is not.
Dr. Steven Cyr, Spine Surgeon:
“When looking at a body severed at the waist, my mind goes straight to the structural biomechanics. A transection at this level means bypassing the protection of the rib cage to cut directly through the lumbar spine—likely around the L3 to L5 vertebral levels.
To do this, an assailant would have to slice through the incredibly dense anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments, sever the thick lumbar musculature, and completely transect the spinal cord and the abdominal aorta.
The sheer physical force and anatomical knowledge required to separate a spine cleanly without completely shattering the bone is profound.
It’s remarkable that the soft-tissue architecture and vertebral alignments remained intact enough for us to analyze the exact trauma margins 2,000 years later. The tools change, but the anatomy is timeless.”
What detail stands out to you when you look at this?
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When a top Houston spine surgeon trusts you with one of his closest friends, the case is never simple.
Dr. Stanley Jones referred his friend to me for severe neck collapse from advanced arthritis with cord pressure. I’m always grateful when colleagues trust me with the people closest to them. Our goal is to get him back to running his company in the best shape possible.
— Dr Steven Cyr | 📍Houston and San Antonio
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10/13/2026
Ever wondered what’s actually inside a CT scanner?
Strip away the plastic covers and you are looking at a powerhouse of engineering. X-ray tubes, high-voltage generators, and precision electronics work together to produce the images I rely on.
As a spine surgeon, this complexity is one of my most important tools. It gives me the detailed bone and soft-tissue views I need to plan your care accurately.
I review every scan myself. I look at the exact level, the degree of compression, and whether the problem can be treated without surgery or needs an operation. A precise diagnosis is the first step in protecting your spinal cord and nerves.
— Dr Steven Cyr • Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Have you ever had a CT scan or an MRI? Let us know in the comments.
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The number on the scale can hold steady while the body underneath it quietly loses the tissue that keeps you upright. That is the part most checkups never measure.
Lean tissue is what steadies you on stairs, lets you catch a misstep, and helps you heal after an injury. Give up enough of it, and ordinary tasks start to carry real risk.
Two or three lifting sessions a week is one of the highest-return habits I see in patients who stay independent longer.
— Dr Steven Cyr
Follow for practical notes on spine health, strength, and aging well.
The number on the scale can hold steady while the body underneath it quietly loses the tissue that keeps you upright. That is the part most checkups never measure.
Lean tissue is what steadies you on stairs, lets you catch a misstep, and helps you heal after an injury. Give up enough of it, and ordinary tasks start to carry real risk.
Two or three lifting sessions a week is one of the highest-return habits I see in patients who stay independent longer.
— Dr Steven Cyr
Follow for practical notes on spine health, strength, and aging well.
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