I considered aikido, but had back problems at the time. I consulted with my physician and chiropractor, and they told me that aikido can be hard on the lower back, which was where my problems were.
If this is true, I'm thinking it would only be an issue if you became a serious and long-term practitioner. If that were to happen, however, I'd look both at stretching and at weight-bearing exercises that strengthen the lower back muscles and protect the spine. Deadlifts, _done in good form,_ are are a great way of doing that.
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