Texting and Tendonitis

Tap, tap, whoosh. You just sent your 50th text of the day. The average American sends 94 texts per day or 33,834 text messages per year. Texting is considered a normal function of modern life, but is your habit causing tendonitis? Dr. Jay McClanahan will address all your concerns about this inflamed tendon injury at his clinic, Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center located in Nitro, WV.

What Is Tendonitis?

Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon. It is a condition that usually affects the wrist, elbows, ankles, fingers, or other parts of the body. Tendonitis occurs when a tendon is injured or overused, whether that’s during a sport or excessive texting.

How to Avoid Texting Injuries

Your Nitro, WV chiropractor recommends frequent breaks and typing slowly for users who text often. In order to reduce texting thumb or tendonitis in the thumb, Dr. McClanahan also suggests using a stylus or alternating between other fingers to text or swipe on your device. To address inflammation, we use a number of inflammation-reducing techniques like Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) and ice therapies to loosen the tendon. 

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

EMS is a great way to promote healing for your tendonitis. At Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, your trusted chiropractor will send a tiny electric current into the affected tendon injury, whether it’s the wrist or the fingers. Not only does this type of stimulation reduce inflammation, but it also releases endorphins which greatly relieve pain. After the inflammation is lessened, the next step is massage or stretching exercises to further boost healing. 

For more information about texting and tendonitis, visit Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV today. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, visit his website or call 304-776-1520.