Saiera Pain & Rehabilitation Center

10/10/2025

Benefits of Ice Water Foot Soak for Migraine Relief

Suffering from a migraine?
Did you know that soaking your feet in ice-cold water for just 3 minutes can help relieve a migraine?
While not a cure, some find relief by simply soaking their feet in ice-cold water for 3 minutes.
This simple technique is thought to work by causing blood vessels to constrict, which may help reduce inflammation and dull pain signals. It's a low-risk method that some people find can offer a quick respite from the throbbing pain.
Give it a try and let us know if it helps you! Always remember to consult a healthcare professional for persistent or severe migraines.
And for those days when stress, exams, or tension just feel too heavy — a head massage works wonders.
It improves circulation, relaxes muscles, boosts concentration, and leaves you feeling refreshed — naturally,

-Treat yourself to peace of mind and body.
📍 Saiera Pain & Rehabilitation Center (La Louise- Near Taxi Stand)
📞 Call or WhatsApp 5251 6378 to book your appointment today.

Your well-being deserves this moment of care.

09/10/2025

07/10/2025

Key Studies & Reviews on Compression Socks.

Acute Effects of Graduated Elastic Compression Stockings in Patients with Symptomatic Varicose Veins:

➡️ Patients with varicose veins, wearing GECS (18-21 mm Hg at ankle) vs placebo for 1 week - significantly reduced pain/aching compared with placebo (VAS: ~1.7 vs ~4.5) after 1 week. Also trends toward less swelling, paraesthesiae.
PubMed

➡️ Efficacy of medical compression stockings class I on the reduction of symptoms in patients with uncomplicated varicose veins German/European trial (class I stockings ~18-21 mm Hg)
Hogrefe eContent-Patients with varicose veins CEAP C2-C4 Compression class I stockings improved symptoms like pain, leg swelling, “heaviness” vs baseline or no sock use.
Hogrefe eContent

➡️ Graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism – DARE review Systematic review of reviews (Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects)
NCBI- Hospitalised medical/surgical patients, post-op, etc. Found that graduated compression stockings (GCS) are effective, safe, relatively inexpensive for preventing DVT; increase venous outflow, reduce venous stasis; in hospitalised patients they reduce DVT risk by ~55-70% when properly used.
NCBI

➡️ Efficacy of compression stockings in preventing post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) – systematic review / meta-analysis Various RCTs, meta-analysis (2015-2020 range)
PubMed
Patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) Evidence suggests compression stockings can significantly reduce risk of PTS over 1-2 years, though some trials show no effect; overall evidence supportive but not completely consistent.
PubMed

➡️ # Sports Compression Garments Alter Measures of Peripheral Blood Flow? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Weakley J, Broatch J, O’Riordan S, Morrison M, Maniar N, Halson SL, 2023
PubMed
“Sports compression garments” during rest, exercise, recovery Found that these garments improve venous blood flow (SMD = 0.37), also arterial in some conditions; especially during and after physiological challenge (e.g. after exercise) improvements more evident than at rest.
PubMed

➡️ COMETA Trial: Randomized Controlled Trial of Compression After Endovenous Thermal Ablation of Varicose Veins Bootun R, Belramman A, Bolton-Saghdaoui L, Lane TRA, Riga C, Davies AH, et al., 2019–2021
OUCI
After varicose vein treatment (endovenous ablation ± phlebectomy), comparing wearing compression stockings vs none for 7 days Wearing stockings post-procedure resulted in lower pain scores in the first few postoperative days (esp in patients who also had phlebectomies) compared to no stockings. Differences faded by 6-months follow up.
JVS Venous

▶️ What the Evidence Supports
From the above, the scientific literature supports a number of benefits of compression socks, including:

✔️ Reducing pain, aching, heaviness in varicose veins (especially with moderate compression like 18-21 mm Hg).
PubMed

✔️ Decreasing swelling / oedema in legs.
Hogrefe eContent & SAGE Journals

✔️ Improving venous blood flow, particularly during or after activity.
PubMed

✔️ Prevention of DVT in high-risk / hospitalised patients (surgery, immobility).
NCBI

✔️ Reducing the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome after DVT, although results vary and quality of evidence ranges from moderate to low. Pubmed

✔️ Short-term relief after procedures like ablation for varicose veins.
OUCI

03/10/2025

Key Studies & Reviews on Compression Socks.

Acute Effects of Graduated Elastic Compression Stockings in Patients with Symptomatic Varicose Veins:

➡️ Patients with varicose veins, wearing GECS (18-21 mm Hg at ankle) vs placebo for 1 week - significantly reduced pain/aching compared with placebo (VAS: ~1.7 vs ~4.5) after 1 week. Also trends toward less swelling, paraesthesiae.
PubMed

➡️ Efficacy of medical compression stockings class I on the reduction of symptoms in patients with uncomplicated varicose veins German/European trial (class I stockings ~18-21 mm Hg)
Hogrefe eContent-Patients with varicose veins CEAP C2-C4 Compression class I stockings improved symptoms like pain, leg swelling, “heaviness” vs baseline or no sock use.
Hogrefe eContent

➡️ Graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism – DARE review Systematic review of reviews (Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects)
NCBI- Hospitalised medical/surgical patients, post-op, etc. Found that graduated compression stockings (GCS) are effective, safe, relatively inexpensive for preventing DVT; increase venous outflow, reduce venous stasis; in hospitalised patients they reduce DVT risk by ~55-70% when properly used.
NCBI

➡️ Efficacy of compression stockings in preventing post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) – systematic review / meta-analysis Various RCTs, meta-analysis (2015-2020 range)
PubMed
Patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) Evidence suggests compression stockings can significantly reduce risk of PTS over 1-2 years, though some trials show no effect; overall evidence supportive but not completely consistent.
PubMed

➡️ # Sports Compression Garments Alter Measures of Peripheral Blood Flow? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Weakley J, Broatch J, O’Riordan S, Morrison M, Maniar N, Halson SL, 2023
PubMed
“Sports compression garments” during rest, exercise, recovery Found that these garments improve venous blood flow (SMD = 0.37), also arterial in some conditions; especially during and after physiological challenge (e.g. after exercise) improvements more evident than at rest.
PubMed

➡️ COMETA Trial: Randomized Controlled Trial of Compression After Endovenous Thermal Ablation of Varicose Veins Bootun R, Belramman A, Bolton-Saghdaoui L, Lane TRA, Riga C, Davies AH, et al., 2019–2021
OUCI
After varicose vein treatment (endovenous ablation ± phlebectomy), comparing wearing compression stockings vs none for 7 days Wearing stockings post-procedure resulted in lower pain scores in the first few postoperative days (esp in patients who also had phlebectomies) compared to no stockings. Differences faded by 6-months follow up.
JVS Venous

▶️ What the Evidence Supports
From the above, the scientific literature supports a number of benefits of compression socks, including:

✔️ Reducing pain, aching, heaviness in varicose veins (especially with moderate compression like 18-21 mm Hg).
PubMed

✔️ Decreasing swelling / oedema in legs.
Hogrefe eContent & SAGE Journals

✔️ Improving venous blood flow, particularly during or after activity.
PubMed

✔️ Prevention of DVT in high-risk / hospitalised patients (surgery, immobility).
NCBI

✔️ Reducing the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome after DVT, although results vary and quality of evidence ranges from moderate to low. Pubmed

✔️ Short-term relief after procedures like ablation for varicose veins.
OUCI

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03/10/2025

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28/09/2025

➡️ About Darkening Skin on Your Legs? Understanding “Venous Stasis” and How to Fight It.
Have you noticed the skin on your lower legs, particularly around the ankles, getting darker, thicker, or reddish-brown? Many people dismiss it as a simple sign of aging, but it could be a condition called Venous Stasis Dermatitis.

The good news? With the right knowledge, you can manage and prevent it. Am

What Is Happening Inside Your Legs? (The Simple Science)

Imagine the veins in your legs are like one-way streets for blood flowing back to your heart. Tiny “gates” or valves in these veins stop blood from flowing backward.

In venous stasis, these gates weaken. Blood struggles to flow upwards, causing it to pool in your lower legs. This pressure forces tiny red blood cells out of the veins and into your skin tissue.

Here’s the key part: Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries iron. When these cells break down in your skin, the iron is left behind, essentially “staining” your skin from the inside out. This is what causes that dark, brownish discoloration.

➡️ Are You at Risk?

This condition is more common if you:

• Spend many hours standing or sitting.
• Have a history of varicose veins.
• Have experienced leg swelling (edema).
• Are overweight, as this adds pressure on your leg veins.

▶️ Simple Hacks to Prevent and Manage Venous Stasis

You have the power to improve your circulation. Here are four simple, effective habits to start today.

1. Elevate Your Legs: The easiest hack of all! Elevate your legs above your heart for 15-30 minutes, 2-3 times a day. This uses gravity to help drain the pooled blood from your lower legs.
2. Move Your Body: Walking, cycling, or even simple ankle pumps (pointing your toes up and down) activate your calf muscles, which act as a “second heart” to pump blood upward.
3. Wear Compression Socks: This is a game-changer. Medical-grade compression socks (like the ones we offer at ADI Medicals) provide gentle, steady pressure to support your veins and prevent blood from pooling. It’s like giving your veins a helpful hug all day long.
4. Stay Hydrated & Manage Salt: Drinking enough water and reducing your salt intake can help reduce leg swelling, which in turn lowers the pressure inside your veins.

✅ Advanced Therapies: How We Can Help

When simple hacks aren’t enough, professional treatments can make a significant difference.

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): This is a specialized, gentle massage technique we perform at ARUSH SPA. It doesn’t just feel good; it manually stimulates your lymphatic system—your body’s natural drainage network. MLD helps clear the trapped fluid and waste products from your leg tissues, reducing swelling and pressure on the veins.
• Rejuvenating Laser Therapy: For more advanced discoloration, modern aesthetic treatments can help. Specific types of lasers can target and break down the iron deposits (hemosiderin) that are staining the skin, helping to lighten the discoloration and improve the skin’s appearance over time.

➡️ Darkening skin on your legs is more than a cosmetic issue—it’s a sign from your body that your circulation needs support. By taking these simple, proactive steps and seeking professional guidance, you can maintain healthy legs for years to come.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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20/09/2025

19/09/2025

Chickpeas (pois chiches) are a real superfood.
Here are their key benefits:

Health Benefits of Chickpeas
✅ Nutrient-Rich

Excellent source of plant-based protein (great for vegetarians/vegans).

High in fiber, which supports digestion and satiety.

Rich in iron, magnesium, potassium, folate, and B vitamins.

✅ Heart Health

Fiber helps reduce LDL cholesterol.

Magnesium and potassium support healthy blood pressure.

✅ Blood Sugar Control

Low glycemic index → slows sugar absorption.

Fiber + protein combination helps prevent spikes in glucose (good for diabetics).

✅ Weight Management

High in protein and fiber → promotes fullness and may reduce calorie intake.

✅ Digestive Health

Fiber feeds good gut bacteria, improving microbiome balance.

✅ Bone & Muscle Support

Provides calcium, magnesium, and protein important for bone strength and muscle repair.

✅ Versatile in Diet

Can be used in hummus, salads, soups, curries, or roasted as a healthy snack.

13/09/2025

The Hidden Side Effects of NSAIDs: Could They Affect Your Skin?

At Saiera Pain & Rehabilitation Center, we often see patients who rely on NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, or naproxen for pain relief. These medicines are widely available and very effective, but few people realize that long-term or frequent use may have hidden effects on the body — including your skin health.

How NSAIDs Work

NSAIDs reduce pain, inflammation, and fever by blocking certain enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2). But in doing so, they also increase oxidative stress in the body, which uses up important protective substances.

Glutathione – The Body’s Master Antioxidant

One of the most important protectors in our cells is glutathione. It fights off free radicals, supports liver detoxification, and even helps regulate skin pigmentation by reducing melanin production.

Research shows that NSAIDs can deplete glutathione levels, especially in the liver, kidneys, and stomach lining. When glutathione is low:
• The body is less able to neutralize oxidative stress.
• Skin cells are more vulnerable to damage.
• Melanin production may increase, leading to skin darkening or uneven pigmentation.

Can NSAIDs Really Cause Dark Skin?

Indirectly, yes. By lowering glutathione, NSAIDs may make it easier for the skin to darken, especially in people exposed to sunlight or dealing with inflammation. Some patients notice their skin becoming duller or developing patches of hyperpigmentation when they’ve been on NSAIDs for a long time.

Other Side Effects of NSAIDs

While skin changes are often overlooked, NSAIDs are also known for:
• Stomach irritation, ulcers, or bleeding
• Liver and kidney strain
• Reduced absorption of nutrients such as zinc, iron, folate, and vitamin B12

How to Protect Yourself

If you need NSAIDs regularly, consider these steps:
• Discuss with your doctor before long-term use.
• Support your body with glutathione-boosting foods such as spinach, broccoli, garlic, and avocados.
• Ensure adequate intake of zinc, vitamin C, and selenium which work alongside glutathione.
• Stay well hydrated and protect your skin from excessive sun exposure.

Final Thoughts

NSAIDs are powerful tools for pain relief, but like all medicines, they come with risks. At Saiera Pain & Rehabilitation Center, our focus is on safe, holistic pain management. If you rely on NSAIDs and have noticed skin changes or digestive issues, it may be time to review your treatment plan with a healthcare professional.

10/09/2025

➡️ Are Energy Drinks Safe?

Energy drinks like Monster, Red Bull, Rockstar, Burn, etc. are popular for a quick energy boost. But they are not always safe, especially if consumed often or in large amounts.

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▶️ What’s in them?
• Caffeine (stimulant, keeps you awake)
• Sugar (large amounts cause energy spikes & crashes)
• Other stimulants (taurine, guarana, ginseng)

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▶️ Risks of Energy Drinks
• Palpitations, fast or irregular heartbeat
• High blood pressure
• Anxiety, irritability, sleep problems
• High sugar → weight gain, diabetes, tooth decay
• Dangerous when mixed with alcohol (masks drunkenness, raises accident risk)

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❌ Who Should Avoid Them?
• Children & teenagers
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• People with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or anxiety problems

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✅ Safer Choices
• Water
• Fresh juices
• Coffee or tea (in moderation, less sugar)
• Rest & healthy diet for natural energy

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▶️ Key Advice
• Occasional use is okay for most healthy adults.
• Daily use or more than 1–2 cans at a time is risky.
• If you feel palpitations, dizziness, or chest pain after drinking—seek medical help immediately.

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Saiera Pain & Rehabilitation Center cares for your health. Choose safe ways to boost your energy.