What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unhappy obstruction not good regarding the lower back (6)" mean?

The definition is "back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LUM (synonym="=unhappy; “not good (=G") + BAR (synonym="=obstruction, impediment") = LUMBAR; definition: "back" The answer is LUMBAR.

Unhappy obstruction not good regarding the lower back (6)

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