Sore back remedies after a round of golf??

Bad back as well. You must stretch before the round. Never hit balls cold. Google some lower back stretches, get some bands and do it before every round/pracrice.

I would try stretching on a pull up bar. Hanging for 10-30 second increments helps me along with everything else you’re doing. Inversion table is similar. Forcing a stretch and either cold or hot water therapy after a round benefits me most

To add, get a standing desk at work if you’re sitting for most the week.

Stretching before a round is crucial. I'm 41 and been dealing with a bad back for years. Didn't take care of myself. Good stretching before I'd say. Heating pad and a bourbon after.

I do stretch, TENS, Ice.

I also use the pain patches from Salonpas or ICY Hot.

I’m still stiff and sore, but I guess it could be worse.

There is probably something in your mechanics that is putting too much stress on the back. Fixing that may might also lead to better golf, certainly more enjoyable.

I don’t like needles at all but acupuncture works well. I tried it and was amazed. You are treating the symptoms and not the cause though probably.

Im 37 and have had two back surgeries. Definitely hurt bad the next day and real bad if I play 2-3 times a week. You do most everything I was going to suggest.

Stretching is 100% the most important thing for me. And not just a little 30 second stretch. But a solid 10 minute session (before the course if you're embarrassed to do it at the course), focusing especially on your hamstrings. Those lower back muscles and hamstrings are all working together.

I workout 3 times a week and work my core a good bit as well, but as far as pain management after a round, stretching would be more important for my pain than working out is. Both are beneficial obviously.

You could try a chiropractor a few times a month. Certain places have plans where you can get 5-10 sessions for $25 or so a pop. If you do the chiropractor, it needs to be multiple visits. Just one visit will have you hurting more than you were before.

And a good ol fashioned Epsom salt bath is a must for me. Haters gonna hate but it helps.

Edit: Just saw your size/weight. Defintely need to drop a decent amount but you're at the gym so I'm sure your trying. That's a lot of extra stress on your back in weight.

Heat helps. Get a microwaveable heating pad and wear on the drive to the course. Not a bad idea to use a cold pack after the round.

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I have had a bad back for many years and after a round of golf it takes 3-4 days to recover.

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My first question is have you had your swing evaluated for mechanic purposes? You might be able alleviate the back ache with some subtle changes. 3-4 days is a rough recovery. I have a bad back, but use my legs a bunch in the swing and rarely feel the back the next day. If anything, I'll feel upper lats.

The only fix I could find was starting my day with a 30-45 minute stretching regimen focused on back (quads, hamstrings, hip flexors, abs, glutes, back muscles). It has been a life saver for me in all facets, not just post golf round. I do it every morning before work.