The Way You Hold Your iPhone Could Be Dangerous To Your Health

The Wrong Way To Hold A Phone

So, apparently, our hands were not created to hold such small, thin objects like phones. And the way most of us are holding our phones — by kinking our wrists — can cause carpal tunnel, Dr. Steven Beldner, co-director of Northwell Health’s New York Hand and Wrist Center, told Circa.

Because so many of our phones have thin handsets, we’re also stretching our thumbs out in order to reach the screen, which can damage tendons in our hands.

There are a few ways you can change your position and the phone itself to avoid pain and discomfort — including purchasing a bulkier phone case than you might like. Beldner even recommends an old-school flip cover, which will prevent you from getting “Smartphone thumb.”

A Better Way To Hold Your Phone

In addition to covering your phone in a case that adds bulk to it, there are a few other ways you can avoid conditions like tendonitis in the thumb. Keep your wrist and elbow straight when texting and keep the phone far enough away from you that you aren’t straining your neck or wrists. Take breaks between texting and phone use — and give your hands and wrists a good stretch every now and then.

For more iPhone tips, check out 4 Things You Should Delete From Your iPhone Right Now and The One Reason You Should Never Use Your iPhone To Count Calories on SHEFinds.com.

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