Callum Joyce, a famous TikToker who has over 2.5 million followers, surprised a woman after showing the unusual structure of his pinky finger.
According to the content creator, the way we hold our smartphones has something to do with the "indent."
Woman Caught by Surprise by Smartphone Pinky Test
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On his "Bedtime Stories" podcast, Callum spoke with Hannah to discuss the theory behind "smartphone pinky."
For the past years, people have been debating whether the indent of their smallest finger is just natural or if it's caused by excessive holding of our handsets.
In a report by Lad Bible, Callum said that smartphones are indeed altering the shape of our fingers. Because people tend to hold their smartphones for a very long time, an indent could likely be the result.
To test if the theory is correct, he requested Hannah to check her finger while holding a phone. According to the woman, her finger is in really bad shape.
TikTokers Don't Believe in Smartphone Pinky
In some way, Callum could be correct since there's really an indent on the smallest finger when you frequently use your phone. This formation appears if you're holding your Phone or Samsung Galaxy for hours.
Callum has some points about the problem, but some of his TikTok followers believe that it doesn't work that way.
According to one person, it's natural to see such things because all fingers have an indent. Another commenter writes that despite using his right hand to hold a smartphone, he has indents on both pinkies.
"I don't hold my phone like that," another person says in the comment section.
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What the Experts Say About Smartphone Pinky Theory
In an interview with The Sun almost three years ago, Lloyds Pharmacy pharmacist Pareena Patel said that the smartphone theory is not yet proven. She only said that the repetitive strain of holding a gadget is what could potentially cause it.
Patel added at that time that while it's too early to believe in this theory, excessive phone use could affect our muscles. In the long run, it could damage the joints around the wrist and thumb.
Moreover, the expert said that people shouldn't worry much about their pinky. Instead, they should be more concerned about their sore thumb due to continuous scrolling.
To ease the pain that you're experiencing in your pinky, Pareena pointed out the need to do "digital detoxification." The routine works by clenching your hand into a fist, then slowly stretching it out.
Pareena said that it should be done up to five times daily.
Apart from that, she also mentioned the "Alexander Technique," which can also help people deal with the "text neck." This frequently happens when a person looks down at their phone's screen almost all the time.
