You can remove the backs of most modern recliners in order to spare your back while lifting them and to protect them from damage while being moved. This operation varies slightly according to the make and model of your recliner but is less daunting than it sounds. You just need to determine whether your recliner back is attached with bolts that need to be unbolted; locked into place with tabs that need to be released with the help of a screwdriver; or has locking levers or catches that need to be released in order to remove and ultimately reinstall the back.