Mobile Syndrome Edited
The handheld technology is constantly changing, but our bodies can’t evolve nearly as fast to keep up. With everyone engaging in some form of either swiping, typing or gaming , this constant use, prolonged grips, repetitive motion on small buttons and awkward wrist movements is putting more strain on fingers, hands, wrists, elbow, shoulder, neck than ever before.
So how do we take care of our digits, wrists and hands in this non-stop technology world? The best advice is to listen to your body. In today’s on-the-go society, we tend to ignore warning signs, but these are important to prevent injury before it happens.
If you experience any of these symptoms it’s important you consider them & make an appointment with a physical therapist:
- Anterior Shoulder Strain
- Rounded Shoulders
- Rounded Upper Back
- Texting Neck Strain
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Texting Thumb Strain
Tips to help lessen the risk of injury –
- Take breaks: It is highly recommended to take breaks every 15-20 minutes to avoid prolonged usage.
- Provide Support: Make sure you provide proper support for your arms, elbows, shoulders, etc. to prevent strain to muscles.
- Hold phone at eye level: The closer you can hold your phone to eye level, it better prevents “Texting Neck”.
- Hold your phone gently: Try not to grip the phone too tightly to reduce prolonged strain & contractions.
- Tap lightly: Make sure to take care in how you are typing(light-handed) when possible.
- Stretch out: Stretch out your body at regular intervals to relax & ease the muscles.
- Goodbye stress: Start exercising to strengthen the muscles & avoid chronic pain.
If you experience any of these symptoms it’s important you consider them.
Reach out to us at –
Pooja Physiotherapy & Health Care Center
Blk 77 Indus road #01-521S’160077
Call now@ 6384 5452 or Whatsapp@ 8322 3371 or
drop an email at info@physiopooja.com.sg
