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By 2009, "Cell Phone Elbow" had established itself as a well-liked moniker for the discomforts associated with prolonged smartphone use, as if Text Neck weren't enough. Actually, it was a new name for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, which has been mentioned in medical literature at least since 1958.

The way it works—or doesn't work, depending on how you look at it—is that holding a smartphone for an extended amount of time strains the ulnar nerve in the forearm and occasionally moves it out of the way, putting it in danger of being destroyed. Although much less frequent before individuals started raising their arms up to their elbows to view smartphone screens at night, it is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Again, workouts might be a lifesaver for those who want to avoid the surgical procedure known as Cubital Tunnel Release. As a prophylactic step, arm curls and overhead presses are recommended by Popular Science. Users who have already experienced some minor numbness or pain should start massaging their forearm and outer forearm vigorously.