Problem solved - great buy. I am in my early fifties and have suffered with back problems at night for years, often waking in pain. Coupled with the right pillow , this mattress topper is really helping. Without the new pillow (which is an orthopaedic pillow with built in neck support), the topper does not solve the pain issues in itself. However, with the new pillow and topper together, I am finally getting a decent night's sleep. I have tried several other, cheaper, toppers in the past but they were a waste of money compared with this one!