What are some reasons some people can't wear watches?

People with a wrist injury or condition such as arthritis that affects the wrist joint may find themselves unable to wear a watch. There are also individuals who claim that they can't wear watches because the magnetic fields of their bodies causes them to stop, but little science supports this.

The inability to wear a watch beacuse of pain may be due to injuries in the tendons, bones or muscles of the wrist. Individuals may regain the ability to wear a watch by treating the injury directly. Depending on the type of injury, effective treatments may include heat therapy, surgery or physically exercising the area.