CYRx MD

Spinal stimulators can be life-changing…
but they’re not always the full solution.

As a spine surgeon, here’s the honest truth I share with patients:

These devices act like a pacemaker for your nervous system. They send gentle electrical pulses to the spinal cord that interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. For many people with failed back surgery syndrome or severe neuropathic pain, they deliver significant, lasting relief — often 50% or more — and are fully reversible with a simple trial period first.

In my experience, the patients who do best are those who’ve already tried conservative care and injections without enough improvement, and who want to avoid or aren’t ideal candidates for revision surgery. Many also report better sleep, improved daily function, and reduced reliance on pain medications.

However, they manage *symptoms*. They don’t always fix the underlying mechanical issues like instability, scar tissue, or damaged nerves. I’ve seen relief fade over time in some cases, which is why proper patient selection and realistic expectations are so important.

At SASpine, I take a comprehensive approach. We use every advanced tool available — including spinal cord stimulation when it’s the right fit — and I’ve also seen powerful results with regenerative therapies for patients who didn’t get complete relief from stimulators alone. The goal is lasting function, not just masking pain.

If you’re living with persistent back or leg pain, you deserve clear answers and a personalized plan.

Drop your biggest question about spinal stimulators below 👇 or DM me directly.

There are real options. Let’s find the right path forward for you.

— Dr. Steven Cyr | Orthopedic Spine Surgeon | 📍Houston and San Antonio

🧠 What does it take for a spine surgeon to also become a cosmetic surgeon?

That’s exactly what Dr. Steven Cyr did.

Orthopedic surgery — and especially spine surgery — is one of the most competitive and demanding fields in medicine. After excelling in this elite path as a Mayo Clinic-trained spine surgeon who completed a combined fellowship in Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine, and former Chief of Spine Surgery for the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Cyr went even further by completing another separate fellowship in cosmetic surgery.

Most surgeons complete just one fellowship after residency. Going back later in their career for a rigorous two-year cosmetic surgery fellowship in an entirely different specialty is a significant commitment that very few surgeons make. This is part of what makes Dr. Cyr’s background stand out.

He trained under Dr. Wilbur Hah, former President of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Cyr is also board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

As Dr. Cyr shares:

“Being an Orthopod, I am an expert in the musculoskeletal anatomy. Getting a second cosmetic surgery fellowship allowed me to match up my internal knowledge of the body with the external aesthetics that people see on the outside, creating a more natural appearance.”

One unique advantage of Dr. Cyr’s dual training is that patients undergoing spine surgery also benefit from his cosmetic surgery background. His attention to detail in wound closure often results in finer, less noticeable scars — something many spine patients appreciate as an added benefit of their procedure.

He has deep respect for plastic surgeons and the important work they do. While Dr. Cyr is not a plastic surgeon, his training allows him to perform a wide range of aesthetic surgical procedures that overlap with those commonly done by plastic surgeons — particularly where his orthopedic expertise provides a unique advantage in body contouring and high-definition sculpting.

His favorite procedure is OrthoSculpt high-definition liposculpture — a technique he developed himself — precisely because of his orthopedic foundation.

It’s this rare combination of elite spine surgery mastery and formal cosmetic training that sets his approach apart. Patients get the benefit of a surgeon who truly understands the body from the inside out.

Function meets form. Precision meets artistry.

Would you trust a surgeon with this level of anatomical expertise for your procedure? Drop your thoughts below 👇