Hi Nick,

Thank you for your question.

It used to be the norm that if you had a bad back that you needed a firm mattress.  This is not the case at all as it is all about being properly supported together with having the right comfort layers.  The support comes from the springs within the mattress and that support is dictated by body weight.  At your weight of 12st, I would recommend a medium springs/">spring tension.

We now come to the comfort which comes from all the fillings which are on top of the springs.   From what you have said, I would recommend a mattress that comes with a more overall medium comfort.  This means that the mattress will be neither too soft nor too firm and will not create pressure point pain in your shoulders or hips.

We have two href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/natural-plant-fibres-in-mattresses/" class="" >mattresses which fits your requirements, our Origins Pocket 1500 which contains synthetic fillings and our Artisan Naturals which contains 85% natural fillings.  If you are a hot sleeper, you would be better with a mattress that has a natural fillings as these create a cooler sleeping surface.   Both of these mattresses can come with a medium spring tension for the support together with a medium comfort layer.

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I hope this information is of assistance however please feel free to contact me should you require further advice or information on 0161 437 4419.

Kind regards Julie