A bad back has plagued my golf games for a few years now, which is worryiing given I'm only in my late twenties.
I thought I'd be best just toughing it out, but you won't be shocked to hear this didn't work. The majority of pain and stiffness was in my lower back and the effect on my swing was severely detrimental, essentially stopping me from turning and completely destroying any sense of control I felt I had of my swing and the golf ball - so much so my handicap went from a 4 index to an 8 index.