Effects of Smartphones on our Fingers, Hands and Elbows

[Farooqji]

Smartphones have become a lifestyle must have for most of us, from senior citizens to young children. These devices help us with learning, playing games, sharing stuff we like, liking stuff other people share, sending emails, watching videos and staying in touch with loved ones through video calls, voice calls and of course text. According to a recent study by Flurry, a digital analytics firm, the average person spends an about 2 hours and 57 minutes on their smartphone each day.

Although smartphones have made our lives easier, an increasing number of people have complained of finger, hand and elbow pain as a result of using their device. In non-medical terms, these conditions have been referred to as “text claw” and “cell phone elbow”.

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[pvw2]

I only use my smart phone when my computer is not convenient. My kids use smart phones like computers. Often I use Google Voice to text, so that I can text from my computer instead of a phone. The popularity of smart phones shows up in that they have a much greater profit margin that computers.

[bepo]

Smart phones even at 4G are dangerous. Put them in airplane mode at night and as much as you can during the day. Leave the WiFi off most of the time. Never put the phone up to your ear. Place it in speaker mode. There is a lot of research that backs this up.

[Hidden in reply to bepo]

There isn't, and you shouldn't do any of this.