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One Tech Tip: How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling
The article discusses thumb pain caused by excessive smartphone use, such as texting and scrolling, and offers solutions like posture changes, voice-to-text, and stretches. Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy from the University of Kentucky HealthCare Hand Center emphasizes adapting phone use to prevent issues like carpal tunnel and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
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