But even then, sometimes it's just very hard to get around certain tasks. I used to work as an electrician for a year (apprenticeship), which is regarded as a pretty lucrative and interesting profession - but I quickly discovered that the work was quite taxing on my shoulders, neck, and arms. After all, some days you'd be standing on a folding ladder for hours, doing work on things mounted to the ceiling.
Other professions have their own unique injuries, that you'll see time and time again.
Best of both worlds would be to work as an engineer, supervisor, or similar in those professions. Half of you work involves office work, the other half being out in the field...but without having to do all the dirty work. Half of the guys I worked with as an apprentice, ended up pursing college in their 30's, aiming to become Engineers.
For the past years I've seen so many people romanticize trade jobs, but truth be told, many of those jobs absolutely suck compared to "normal" white-collar jobs. The tasks are extremely repetitive, working conditions are worse, working hours can be worse, your body wears out.
My mother emigrated in her early 20's, and worked for around 10 years in a fish factory, filleting fish. She had to quit after injuring her arms - like many of her co-workers did. They'd fillet fish for 8 hours a day, in damp and cold conditions.
She then went to college, and got her degree in preschool teaching - which she loved. She loved working with children, and it's easy to get work. But after 15 years in that, once and she got injured - turns out working with preschoolers is also a pretty physical job. She's not even 60, but has multiple chronic injuries from her previous employments.