Body Mechanics: "Texting Thumb" Tendonitis | Asheville Salt Cave
  • Call the Asheville Salt Cave
  • Email the Asheville Salt Cave
  • Directions to the Asheville Salt Cave and Mssage Therapy Room
  • Book Now for the Salt Cave and Massage Therapy
  • Salt Cave & Massage Therapy Pricing
  • Handpan Concert inside the Salt Cave this Thursday, 2/21! Visit our events page for more info.

SALT CAVE PRICING

Community Salt Cave: starts at $20
Private Salt Cave: starts at $170
Special Events inside the Salt Cave:
starting at $38
Cave Couples Massage: $420

MASSAGE PRICING

Therapeutic Massage

30 minutes……….$55
45 minutes……….$65
60 minutes……….$85
90 minutes………$115
120 minutes……..$155

Couples Massage in Healing Arts Room

60 minutes……….$230

Hot Salt Stone Therapy

60 minutes……….$105
90 minutes……….$130

Heal Your Sole Foot Massage

45 minutes……….$65

Energy Healing

45 minutes……….$65

Aromatherapy Salt Glow

45 minutes……….$80

Asheville Salt Cave
  • Himalayan Salt Cave Spa
  • Massage Therapy Rooms
  • Special Salt Cave Events
  • Salt Cave News
  • Salt Cave Shop
  • Cart
  • Himalayan Salt Cave Spa
  • Massage Therapy Rooms
  • Special Salt Cave Events
  • Salt Cave News
  • Salt Cave Shop
  • Cart
Asheville Salt Cave

Body Mechanics: “Texting Thumb” Tendonitis

These repetitive hand motions can lead to pain in the wrist and up the forearm.

Laurel
Posted on March 20, 2018.

Written by Laurel

Most of us rarely leave the house without our phone these days. And it seems we are opting for text conversations over calls more and more. Being continually attached to our smart phones in this way can exacerbate certain inflammatory conditions, such as tendinitis. Tendonitis is the inflammation of tendons, the attachments between bone and muscle, and can be directly linked to overuse/repetitive motions of the hands and/or fingers. Tendonitis causes wrist pain, aching, numbness, and loss of strength. It can make you quite uncomfortable, and small tasks may seem hard to complete. However, this should not be confused with carpal tunnel syndrome, although swelling from tendonitis can cause carpal tunnel.

And just because your thumb seems to be doing all the work doesn’t mean the discomfort is confined to the hand. Often, since everything is connected in our bodies, these repetitive hand motions can lead to pain in the wrist and up the forearm.

If you start to notice a discomfort or pain in your wrists from texting too much, there are a few things you can do to help alleviate that pain and promote healing.

Rest

Obviously, put your phone down! Think of pain as your body’s way of giving an initial warning that something needs attention. Taking extended periods of time to rest throughout the day is necessary in order to help alleviate the pain, reduce any swelling, and promote healing. And by taking breaks, you’re reducing the chances of this nagging pain developing into a serious problem.

Ice

Place ice on the area twice a day for 10 minutes. Ice is very helpful for reducing inflammation and pain.

Wrist Brace

Often the support of a brace can help alleviate pain, while forcing you to use your thumb/hand thoughtfully and ergonomically, which aids the healing process.

Wrist Stretches

Going through a few simple exercises daily can alleviate some of the pain and keep your wrist and hand working properly. Check out some stretches here: https://tinyurl.com/wrist-sretches

Gentle Massage

Gentle massage along the entire arm and hand can assist with loosening tight muscles, increasing blood flow to the affected area, and increasing range of motion.

 

Our wellness services in our Downtown Asheville location include salt therapy and massage therapy services, such as couples massage, therapeutic massage, and energy healing. We also offer special events inside the salt cave where you can learn and experience a variety healing and wellness modalities including Sound Healings, Reiki Blessings, and Wisdom Circles.

 

 

 

 

body mechanicshealthhealthcaremassagespa and wellnesstendonitistexting thumb

Post navigation

Knowledge is Power!
Water and Salt: The Essence of Life!
Sections
  • Benefits
  • Health Tips
  • Press
Hours of Operation

Monday – Saturday
10 am – 7 pm
Sunday
9 am – 5 pm

Sessions begin on the hour and last for 45 minutes. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to scheduled session start time.

Asheville Salt Cave
  • Salt Cave and Massage Therapy Gift Cards
  • Contact Us at the Salt Cave
  • Our Salt Cave Team
  • Salt Cave FAQ
  • Salt Cave and Massage Therapy Testimonials

© 2013- 2019 Asheville Salt Cave All rights reserved.
Terms of Use Privacy Policy Comment Policy