Posts Tagged ‘BlackBerry Neck’

2 May
2010

Wrist Pain – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Smartphones, Text Thumb, BlackBerry Neck

Posted by No Carpal Tunnel Blog, May 2nd, 2010

Repetitive Strain Injury or Wrist Pain – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Smartphones, Text Thumb, BlackBerry Neck are now unfortunately becoming more and more common. People have aching hands, wrists, necks, and backs.

Some tips:

1) Take a rest break every five minutes, stand up and walk around

2) Prevent eye strain by looking away from the tiny screen as much as possible

3) Rest your elbows on an armrest or on your sides while using the gadget

4) Turn the smartphone or gadget off at night and take a rest from it

5) Stretch out your hands, wrists, and body every day