On the bench press I would right off the bat recommend going to dumbells for a bit so that you can take a neutral grip. I.E. a sort of natural grip.

You can switch to any row you like and one arm rows are a very good idea.

The idea of a row is not to work the lower back really so the idea that the lower back should be holding you back in a row is silly. So hell yeah switch it if you want. You've got other stuff that is going to work the lower back. Rows are for the mid and upper back.

Beyond that I always recommend the basic scapular moves..first. And then later some rotator cuff (external) stuff may be in order. You also should be stretching your pecs and lats after working those areas.

I don't know where the pain in your shoulder is and again, a video so i can see you bench would help. But without knowing specifics there is only general, sort of "universal" things I can say. That is things that "won't hurt" and may help.

For the shoulder always check the mobility of the opposite hip and ankle. You unilateral discrepency there and it may be related to shoulder issues.

Check out the end parts of the injuries thread for some articles and such on shoulder health.

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If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.