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I am really really concerned because I just had the thought that there is a possibility that my elbow pain that won’t go away is because of wearing watches?? I have been a long term weightlifter but nothing too serious. I got my first luxury watch about 6 months ago during the summer, and was a fairly consistent lifter at that point. Then I sometime after I started wearing this watch I had left elbow pain that won’t go away even though I’ve ceased weightlifting activities. Is there a way that I can find out if this is the issue?? I am positive that my watch isn’t too tight or too loose and I don’t do activities that would be causing strain on my elbow. I’m really scared and lost because I can’t workout but also worried that I will have to not wear watches anymore. Any advice? Thanks everyone.

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[–] steelthumbs1@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It’s likely you strained your forearm muscle’s/tendons weightlifting. In my experience it won’t go away given the time & that you’ve stopped lifting. If you can see a massage therapist who can work on that area that’s the best option.

If you’re really concerned have your doctor check it out.

(Source: I’m a massage therapist.)

[–] Digital_Quest_88@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'd be surprised if it were.

But also, it could be more related to tendencies you've developed with your watch arm rather than the actual weight of the watch.

[–] YourWatchIsTooBig@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

you're a weightlifter with elbow pain, and you blame it on the watch?

[–] Anuj18@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Common sense is not very common I see.