The way we use smartphones is wreaking havoc on our hands, and can cause texting thumb, carpal tunnel and arthritis. Doctors say a few simple changes could make a difference.
Published on
17/07/2026 - 16:43 GMT+2
Doomscrolling for hours, paying bills, watching full episodes — smartphones have become an all-day habit. But all that swiping and typing is taking a toll on our hands.
"Texting thumb" is an umbrella term for a range of phone-related pains: stiffness, throbbing near the knuckle, a clicking sensation when bending the thumb.
Left untreated, the repetitive strain can develop into carpal tunnel, arthritis or De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
A few simple stretches can ease thumb and wrist pain from phone use
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