While it’s nice to be able to tackle projects around the house yourself, it’s also important to know your limits, especially as you get older. Jobs you could easily handle in the past, like climbing a ladder to change a lightbulb, can become riskier with age.

This is especially true when it comes to moving furniture. Lifting and maneuvering heavy pieces can quickly lead to injuries, accidents or worse. But it can be tough to know when you’re too old to move furniture, as it varies from person to person.

Ahead, learn about the risks of moving furniture as you age, how to do it safely if you choose to and when it’s time to call in the pros, with advice from strength coach Zac Armstrong and physical therapist Joshua Holskey.

What Are the Risks of Moving Heavy Furniture as You Get Older?

Moving heavy furniture becomes more hazardous as you age, posing risks like back injuries, joint sprains, pulled muscles, fractures and heart attacks.

Strains, sprains and back injuries

According to Armstrong, moving…