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According to medical experts, constant texting would not only result in sore thumbs, but would also affect the neck, arms and hands of the texters.
In a study conducted by the  Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden they discovered that some persons who are text addicts ends up having problems with their neck, arms and hands.
To get the result of the study, Ergonomist Ewa Gustafsson studied mobile phone habits among 56 young adults who text message on a daily basis.
Gustafsson said half of the subjects reported problems with the neck, arms or hands, while the other half had no such symptoms.
He said considering how much we use the small mobile phone keypads, it is important that we learn how they affect our bodies.
He added there is a need to identify factors related to mobile phone usage that may affect our health and ability to work.

People should stop texting too much since such an activity could affect your neck, arms and hands.

Gustafsson also interviewed 25 young adults who use mobile phones and computers extensively to communicate.
The medical expert said these people use the technology as a tool to be and act in the present, to be social, effective and independent with almost unlimited possibilities.
He said that there are also risks.
He revealed those interviewed related health risks to long-term usage, bad work posture and reduced physical activity.
To avoid injuries and pains while texting, Gustafsson recommended these tips:

A. Avoid sitting in the same position while texting and trying different position instead. He said it would be best to use the chair’s backrest in order to relieve forearms by resting them against a desk on your thighs.
B. He also recommended the use of both hands in texting and to refrain from hunching for a long time.
C.  Gustafsson also advised to allow the thumbs a break when typing long messages and not to type too fast.