Arm Pain - Is Texting on Your Mobile Phone Producing a Pain in Your Arm?

Recent studies suggest too much texting on your mobile phone can result in hand or arm pain. “Blackberry Thumb” is already a well-known malady, but physicians are beginning to realize our mobile texting society is creating a host of new problems. Our stressed society is creating new problems and these problems may or may not have known solutions.

Much of the problem with texting is a result of posture. Teenagers tend to hunch over when texting on their mobile phones. Other users push their shoulders forward and tense up creating a rigid shelf between the neck and upper arms. Although many people are unaware of this behavior, their actions are creating a society filled with neck, shoulder and back strain which can lead to neck and arm pain.

Add to this the pace of our non-stop society and the stress mounts up until the pain becomes unbearable. Over the counter medications, like ibuprofen, acetaminophen or Motrin can help ease the pain. They work by reducing inflammation. However, they do not attack the root problem, which may include vertebrae out of alignment or pinched nerves. Neural problems can result in a tingling sensation in the arms as well as pain. Massage might seem like an option to relax the tense shoulders, but it doesn’t help repair the nerve pathways. Acupuncture is recognized by the American Medical Association as a method for dealing with neural injuries. By using needles at various points of the body, the clinician attempts to clear the pathways for energy flow. Because we often consider this a stress related injury, we do not tend to consider physical therapy. However, physical exercise is a great way to relieve stress and can help build strength and mobility which can combat stress related posture.

Some people suffering from arm pain due to stress may consult their analyst, looking for an emotional cure for their physical pain. There are a variety of psychotropic drugs which relax the body and remove inhibitions. Again, while they may relax the body, they are not actually attacking the neural problem. If the arm pain is related to stress and poor posture, Spinal Decompression Therapy may be the right choice. This is a non-surgical, non-invasive method of therapy using negative pressure on the spine. The mechanical decompression works by gently stretching the spine, slowly taking the pressure off the vertebrae. Spinal decompression has demonstrated positive results in recent years for long term pain relief.

At Spine Care, a state-of-the-art chiropractic office located in Eastchester, NY, we have been treating patients who suffer from arm pain since 2001 using Spinal Decompression therapy. You don't have to live with arm pain. With the right treatment you can get back to your normal routine. Get on the road to recovery by contacting us today: