How to soothe thumb pain from texting

Using your phone a lot can cause thumb pain.

This is called texting thumb and can make your thumb feel stiff, throb, or click when you bend it.

If you don't take care of it, it can lead to bigger problems like carpal tunnel or arthritis.

People have been using devices for a long time, and now smartphones are bigger and heavier.

We use them for more than just talking and texting—like scrolling for hours, paying bills, and watching movies.

Experts say we need to find ways to use our phones without hurting our hands, rather than just telling people to use them less.