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If you’ve been using Phones alot this Lockdown period u should see this thread!
Have u Heard of De Quervain’s syndrome aka Texters Thumb?
It’s a repetitive stress injury that arises from habitual,awkward,uncomfortable motions that the thumb makes while we use Phones.Asides Pain..
Have u Heard of De Quervain’s syndrome aka Texters Thumb?
It’s a repetitive stress injury that arises from habitual,awkward,uncomfortable motions that the thumb makes while we use Phones.Asides Pain..
..it’s sometimes accompanied by numbness,tingling,cramping n stiffness.
This lockdown Period,Many of us tend to use our phones more,Hence the need to talk abt this.
Treatment for the damage caused by this injury could include immobilization,medication or even Surgery.But these..
This lockdown Period,Many of us tend to use our phones more,Hence the need to talk abt this.
Treatment for the damage caused by this injury could include immobilization,medication or even Surgery.But these..
..and Years of Pain can be Avoided by simply making lifestyle adjustments now,including properly handling ur phones and lessening the time u spend on the phone n other handheld gadgets.
The following Lifestyle Modifications and Tips should help.
MODIFICATIONS
-Try placing ur..
The following Lifestyle Modifications and Tips should help.
MODIFICATIONS
-Try placing ur..
..phone on a table while texting or hold phone firmly in one hand and use the forefinger of the other to type,It puts your hand at a more natural position that can prevent injury.
-Taking breaks from constant phone use is important,while taking these breaks,be sure to flex your..
-Taking breaks from constant phone use is important,while taking these breaks,be sure to flex your..
..wrist,hand tendons and muscles forward then backward to keep them flexible.
-Make a conscious effort to alternate using ur other fingers for typing on the screen,Don’t rely on thumb alone.
-Use hands-free features on ur phone:switch phone to voice-to-text mode so you can give..
-Make a conscious effort to alternate using ur other fingers for typing on the screen,Don’t rely on thumb alone.
-Use hands-free features on ur phone:switch phone to voice-to-text mode so you can give..
..hands and wrists some rest.
-You should spend no more than five hours,evenly distributed throughout your day,on your handheld devices.
OTHER TIPS
-Simple Hand n finger exercises like Making a fist and Opening it up can help strengthen ur hands n fingers,increase ur range of..
-You should spend no more than five hours,evenly distributed throughout your day,on your handheld devices.
OTHER TIPS
-Simple Hand n finger exercises like Making a fist and Opening it up can help strengthen ur hands n fingers,increase ur range of..
..motion and give u pain relief
-If u’re feeling stiffness in ur hands,Immersing ur hands in slightly hot water will help alot!It will relax ur muscles n improve movement.
-Cold is effective for pain that results from the activity.
For acute pain that lasts about a week,a cold..
-If u’re feeling stiffness in ur hands,Immersing ur hands in slightly hot water will help alot!It will relax ur muscles n improve movement.
-Cold is effective for pain that results from the activity.
For acute pain that lasts about a week,a cold..
..compress can help better than heat cause at this point,Applying Heat can cause swelling and more pain.
-Massaging ur hand can help calm muscle aches,increase circulation and assist in healing process by guiding oxygen n nutrition rich blood to painful areas
I Hope this helps
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-Massaging ur hand can help calm muscle aches,increase circulation and assist in healing process by guiding oxygen n nutrition rich blood to painful areas
I Hope this helps
