How can I avoid pain in my hands from texting or scrolling?
Pain in the fingers due to texting and scrolling is a common problem for those who do hours of typing or gaming or scrolling through social media or playing games on the phone. Just a few texts or typing or scrolls are not going to cause these issues but the hours and minutes can add up and gradually build up the stresses on your muscles, ligaments, tendons and other structures of the hand. In this blog lets discuss how you can avoid pain in the hands from texting or scrolling.

It is not possible to avoid texting and scrolling in todays world. However repeated us can lead to inflammation in the joints and tendons, leading to repetitive stress injuries such as trigger thumbcarpal tunnel syndrome, etc or to bigger issues such as arthritis. Here are four simple yet easy tips to help you avoid this pain without locking away your laptop and phone. 
 
Take  a break: If your job involves using the keyboard or phone extensively or you have a hobby such as knitting or embroidery or pottery or you are a mom who uses their hands a lot apart from social media or work, then take a break even if it is for a few minutes, every half an hour. 
 
Hand movements: these can be done during your breaks. Our bodies are not meant for static postures or repetitive movements without breaks.  These movements can be simply opening and closing your fist, making circles with your wrist - clockwise and anticlockwise. You could do 5 of these in every break/every hour. 
 
Maintain a good posture at your wrist and hands: There are some easy modifications that can be done to your present posture. Watch this video to learn simple and easy hand movements and an easy tip to keep your wrist in a neutral posture (@ 2.55 minutes on the video)


Use voice to text function on your phone: You can speak into your phone instead of typing out your messages. It usually shows up as a little mic button at the bottom of your screen when you are texting or typing. If you are an author or you write blogs you can use voice to text apps such as otter.ai (I don’t get any kickback from them, just an app that I like to use). This will save your hands and fingers from the stresses of typing and free up your time as well. 
 
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I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

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