Wellness
Your screen time’s to blame.
Your pinky finger is the perfect perch for your phone.
It works overtime when yourescrolling in bed, serving as the prop that holds up your screen.
On July 14, creator@galaleeeshowed their dented phone pinky.
The pinky on their left or non-dominant hand was completely straight.
The pinky on their right?
One commenter said, Yall dont get it.
What Is Phone Pinky?
On TikTok, lots of people are joking that phone pinky is the nextevolution of humankind.
In reality, its just a dent brought on by too much stress on your joint.
Tech neck and otherphone-related ailmentscan be painful, she says, while phone pinky usually isnt.
That said, you might notice a slight soreness if you scroll for too long.
You could also pick up aphone scrolling deviceif your pinky bend is truly bad.
Instead of toting around a big, heavy phone, look for one thatstiny, cutesy, and demure.
While tough, the best option is tolimit your phone timeas much as possible.
You could also break it down into shorter 10- to 15-minute chunks.
Will Your Phone Pinky Go Away?
They can suggest grip exercises andhand stretchesto sort the issue out.
Taking frequent breaks and doing some stretches will significantly help thehealth of your joints.
Source:
Christynne Helfrich, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist atHinge Health
