Are There Any Known Injuries Amongst Freelancers?

You would probably not think of any injuries as a freelancer.. And I talk about personal injuries. Damage to your body. Most freelancers are working from the comfort of their own home, from their bed or an office.. Are there any risks of getting injured?

There's something called RSI, which stands for repetitive strain injury. The most common RSI is carpal tunnel syndrome. Freelancers are obviously not the only ones facing these risks, but there's little to none discussions about RSI among freelancers which is the reason I bring this up to the table.

As most of us are doing our work in the same pattern each and every day, and often having long work hours, it's very important to set aside some time for breaks and perhaps equally important to work ergonomic. A stress ball would be a good tool for loosen up your fingers. Another important thing to remember, even though I'm lousy at it myself, is to do some stretching during your breaks. Neck, arms, hands and shoulders are often tight and being in the same work position 8 hours a day will most likely harm you.

Do you agree?
Have you experienced this yourself?

Kind Regards,
hitmeasap