[ Dogs ] Open Question : dog will not climb up the stairs. why?

My dog goes downstairs comfortably but when its time to go back upstairs he won’t move. I then have to lift him up. He is a 8 year old newfoundland and is massive. Its not an easy job to lift him. I strained my back now and am going to doctor to get back examined. nnWhy does he refuse to climb stairs? i live in a townhome and climbing stairs is a must

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