Many of us think that smartphone tendonitis is an imaginary condition but, we must tell you that it is not. Smartphone tendonitis is a real condition and we are the culprits for the same. In this post, we will talk about this condition in detail. 

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An Introduction

It won’t be wrong to say that smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, or we must say that we cannot even imagine our lives without a smartphone. Leisure, shopping, and games, we can do everything using our smartphones. Spending even a single day without our phones is difficult and that is what the matter of concern is. Now, you might be thinking about how smartphones can cause tendonitis. Before we move on to that, let us have a brief look at what tendonitis is.

What is Tendonitis?

Tendonitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of thick tissue that attaches muscle to bone. It is a painful condition that causes tenderness above the inflamed area. Any tendon in our body is prone to tendonitis however, the ones in the wrists, elbows, knees, shoulders, and heels are more prone to developing the condition. 

Now, when it comes to smartphone tendonitis, it affects the tendons in our wrists. Let us have a deep look at the condition. 

What is Smartphone Tendonitis?

In medical terms, smartphone tendonitis is a condition in which inflammation of the flexor tendon of the thumb occurs. Excessive use of smartphones puts strain on the wrist and thumb, and over time, the tendon around the area becomes inflamed. This condition causes swelling, pain, and popping sensations around the affected area whereas, locking of the wrist/thumb may occur in some cases. 

Everyone has a different way of holding a smartphone in their hand which varies based on the functions the mobile has. However, the thumb is the finger that bears most of the strain. Hence, the likelihood of inflammation in the thumb’s flexor tendon increases. Let us now have a look at how the condition can be treated. 

What is the Treatment for Smartphone Tendonitis?

Before we talk about the treatment of smartphone tendonitis, let us tell you that prevention is always better than cure. So, the best way here is to limit your use of smartphones as doing this would put less strain on the tendon. This will also minimize the chances of spinal pain. This is because limiting the use of smartphones improves the posture of the neck & back. 

Well, if inflammation in the wrist occurs, there are many ways by which the condition can be treated depending on its severity. In most cases, the healthcare service provider will prescribe inflammatory medicines to improve pain & inflammation. Besides this, rest and the use of splints may also help improve the condition. Along with this, physical therapy is also important in taking pressure off the tendon and rebalancing the musculature in the hand. 

Some patients may require cortisone injections, especially in severe cases to reduce inflammation rapidly. 

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