{"id":2213,"date":"2021-09-07T08:12:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T08:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exceptionaltiming.com\/?p=2213"},"modified":"2022-09-11T20:54:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-11T20:54:05","slug":"can-a-watch-cause-wrist-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exceptionaltiming.com\/can-a-watch-cause-wrist-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Wearing a Watch Cause Wrist Pain? The Facts Explained\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this day and age, wearing a watch to tell time may seem like an antiquated idea. Watches have become more than just a simple timepiece\u2014many of them are smart little computers for the wrist. They track our activity, give us directions, and keep us connected to the world. But do they also give us something else: wrist<\/a> pain? If you are experiencing ongoing wrist pain you should consult a doctor for advice! <\/span><\/p>\n

Wearing a watch<\/a> can cause wrist pain if the piece is worn too tightly or placed incorrectly on the wrist. Repetitive stress and compression on the nerves in the wrist can create nerve damage that leads to tingling and numbness in the wrist and hand. The pain may even radiate up into the shoulder.<\/b><\/p>\n

Wearables that aid us in many areas of the modern<\/a>, fast-paced life are quickly becoming a must-have, not just a want-to-have. If you wear a regular watch<\/a> or smartwatch or are thinking about getting one, take a minute or two to discover the facts around the possible connection between watches and wrist pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Wearing a Watch Cause Wrist Pain?<\/span><\/h2>\n

On the face of it (pun totally intended!), \u201cwearing a watch\u201d and \u201cpain\u201d are not two words you\u2019d expect to be used in the same sentence. Traditional watches<\/a> have not typically been known to be pain-inducing pieces if worn correctly and comfortably on the arm. If anything, a wearer might experience some perspiration under the watch<\/a>band that results in the watch sticking to the arm for a short time. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, there have been reports from smartwatch owners of wrist pain and even arm or shoulder pain recently. The pain is often described as tingling, numbness, and deep aching.<\/b><\/p>\n

This pain seems to be a new phenomenon, and users are lighting up the customer support forums for Apple<\/a>, Samsung, Garmin, and Fitbit, the big names in wearable devices, the latest catch-all term for smartwatches and fitness trackers. <\/span><\/p>\n

The pain<\/a> these customers experience varies but seems to have a common theme: nerve pain resulting in deep aching and radiating pain. Comments on an <\/span>Apple forum<\/span><\/a> and a <\/span>Samsung discussion board<\/span><\/a> include:<\/span><\/p>\n