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A little throwback for you...

Last August, we had a massive fire incident, and I went full paw patrol mode, trying to save the day. Who knew it would backfire? 😩. I joined the neighbours who came to help quench the fire to carry mid-sized buckets of water upstairs. Heroic, right?

Well, until the next morning. I woke up, and my right wrist was screaming. Painful to move. Couldn’t even open a bottle of water. If this wasn’t a weapon formed against me by me, I don't know what else it would be.

Off to the hospital I went, expecting scans and bad news. But guess what?

No sprain. No break. No fracture. Just a wrist that had been ignored for too long.

I’d never thought about exercising my wrists. I stretch my back. I squat. I do leg lifts. But my wrists? Nothing. Yet, I scroll endlessly, type daily, and hold my phone like it’s glued to my palm.

So yeah, my wrist had every right to give up on me.

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Your wrist is also tired

Be honest, do you even know that your wrist needs to be exercised?

How long do you scroll without a break?
How often do you hold your phone with one hand, thumb flying like a ninja?
When was the last time you stretched your wrists?

Exactly.
Many of us are low-key dealing with something called Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or wrist immobility, and we don’t even know it.

Signs your wrist is begging for help:

• Tingling fingers or numbness
• Pain when using your phone or typing
• Weak grip when lifting small things (like your bottle of water)

What to do before your wrist gives up on you:

• Wrist circles: Rotate your wrists slowly like you’re turning garri in slow motion.
• Prayer pose stretch: Press palms together in front of your chest and push downward.
• Phone hand swap: Switch hands often while texting or scrolling.
• Elevate & support: Use a pillow or rolled scarf to support your wrist in bed.
• Set a scroll timer: Scroll much? Rest for 15–30 minutes max. And rest your eyes, too.
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Heyyy… you made it here. 😏 If you find this newsletter fun and relatable, please share it with fellow ladies or female friends and let them subscribe to this fun party.

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P.S.: Is your neck okay, or has your phone been doing silent damage?
Spoiler: That 45-degree tilt isn't as harmless as you think.

You thought back pain was caused by stress? LOL. It might just be because you have become a Phone Scroller Supreme. Yep, phone neck is real, and it’s slowly turning us into human question marks with double chins.

Don’t miss the Thursday issue; your neck will thank you.
Set a reminder, drink water, and come back Thursday for the gist!

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Till Thursday,

Oly​
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