What Is Smart Phone Tendinitis

Smartphone tendinitis (sometimes called texting tendinitis or texting thumb) refers to inflammation or irritation of the tendons in the hand, wrist, or fingers due to excessive smartphone use. It commonly affects the thumb and wrist because of repetitive motions like texting, scrolling, or gripping the phone for extended periods.

Common Symptoms:

-Pain or soreness in the thumb, wrist, or fingers
-Stiffness or reduced range of motion
-Swelling or tenderness
-A clicking or popping sensation in the thumb (trigger thumb)
-Weak grip strength

Prevention & Relief:

-Take frequent breaks from smartphone use
-Stretch and massage the fingers, hands, and wrists
-Use voice-to-text or ergonomic phone grips
-Apply ice packs to reduce inflammation
-Consider wearing a wrist brace if needed.

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