I don’t trust sales people much so I would check with your family doctor first and see what he thinks first . When we went bed hunting for my daughter’s bed many months ago and the salesman kept telling us to buy the most expensive ( of course ) and we ended up buying a mid range price but with medium-firm support . We never buy soft , but just check first about your back for specialised care .

We had a 2nd hand bed for 15 years or more. Didn’t realise how uncomfortable it was and how tough it was on our backs it was until we got a new one. So maybe just a new bed will improve things?

I also have back issues and bought a new bed and mattress last month. It is wonderful and has the pillow top, which is filled with latex injected memory foam. It is super comfortable.

My husband has back issues. We purchased a Utopia mattress it is fantastic

I also love Sealy, although we do have an adjustable electric bed as well, hubby uses it – it’s fantastic for for bad neck and back.

All brands are going to tell you that there bed is the best for you. There are now beds that specialists recommend but can get expensive. I am still a fan of the Australian made Sealy or Sleepmaker as the customer service is of higher quality.