Caught By Text Claw? Here’s How You Can Fix It

Smartphones have recently become extensions of our hands. Whether we like it or not, we are forced to rely on our gadgets for everything from communication to entertainment, often without considering the physical toll they can put on our bodies. According to health experts, the way we hold our phones can have a significant impact on our eyes, hands, and even our mental health. Fortunately, there are ways to get a handle on this. Read on.
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Be careful with the text smartphone claw and little finger
Holding your phone for an extended period of time typically involves holding it with your little finger supporting the base. This can lead to pain, swelling, and a noticeable dent — your smartphone’s little finger. Over time, this can cause overuse injuries such as “text claw“When your fingers and thumb become sore from constantly holding your phone for long periods of time, leading to tendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Solution:
Do hand stretches regularly to relax your muscles and nerves.
When holding your phone, switch hands frequently to spread the load
Blink twice
Staring at a smartphone screen for a long time can cause digital eye strainalso known as computer vision syndrome. Symptoms include dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain. In addition, blue light emitted by screens can also disrupt sleep rhythms by affecting the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
Solution:
Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
To reduce exposure to blue light, use blue light filters or glasses.
Make sure your screen is not too bright and increase the text size to avoid eye strain.
Constant notifications reduce your ability to concentrate
If your phone is constantly buzzing with notifications that cause you to multitask between calls and apps, you may be suffering from decreased attention span and impaired cognitive function. In addition, excessive smartphone use is also associated with higher levels of stress and can interfere with deep, reflective thinking.
Solution:
Set specific times of day when you will disconnect from your devices
Use mindfulness or meditation to improve your focus and reduce stress
Customize your notifications to minimize distractions and turn off unnecessary alerts
Bad posture can cause hump on the neck
One of the most common issues with smartphone use is poor posture, often referred to as “tech neck” or “neck hump.” This happens when you look down at your phone, putting undue strain on your neck and spine, leading to chronic pain and discomfort.
Solution:
Hold your phone at eye level to reduce the need to bend your neck.
Use stands or grips to keep the bar in a neutral position
Take frequent breaks to stretch and move around, making sure you don’t stay in a static position for too long
(As shared by Dr. Hitesh GargHead – Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Artemis Hospitals)