The Mattress Expert

Mattress for mild Scoliosis

Patty C of Lubbock, writes:
I have a mild case of scoliosis, am 5'6 130lbs, and sleep on my side. I am looking at a S&F Rhone Cushion Firm II (least expensive), S&F Roseau Plush II (which is a bit more), Sealy posturepedic Cason Bay Firm II, or the Sealy posturepedic Spring Blossom cushion firm II (Sealy's are middle price range of the two S&F). Which would you recommend? Or should I keep looking?Thanks,

Hi Patty. Those S&F models you mentioned are being discontinued, so if you can get a good deal on them then either one will work. It will just be a matter of which one is more comfortable for you. Of the Sealy models, the Springbrook has a higher coil count than the Cason Bay and would be the better choice.

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We need help finding a mattress

Shane of Denver, writes:
We need help finding a mattress.
My wife is a side sleeper 5'8" 115lb has mild Scoliosis. She tends to have pain in her middle to upper back as well as neck. (Finding the right pillow for her has been an on going issue as well, but might someday relieve the neck pain).
I'm 6' 200lb athletic backsleeper.
We can't seem to find a mattress to accomodate both of us at once and we don't like to sleep hot, which seems to happen with some toppers. Also, we feel depressions in the mattress and tend to toss alot. We have a Beautyrest now.
Is there a solution?

Hi Shane. The Beautyrest, while initially comfortable, doesn't keep its shape or resiliency very long, as the coils are made of untempered steel. You need to start off with a better made bed. A firmer Sealy Posturepedic or Stearns & Foster innerspring will help address your wife's scoliosis and be better also for a back sleeper. Add to that a latex topper. The most popular toppers are made of memory foam, which gets very hot. A 1" to 2" latex topper is not only cooler, but a whole lot more resilient. Cover both with a cottone mattress pad, and you're good to go. The combination will provide firm support with a comfortable top and last for many years.

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A mattress for Kyphosis

Michael of new york, writes:
Hello, i have been trying to figure out what bed to buy for a few weeks now but i am still just as confused as when i started. i have something called kyfosis (i dont know if that is how you spell it) which i think is a type of scoliosis. as a result i have back pain. i also have bad neck pain every day. it was so bad that i gave up on my bed at college and now sleep on a memory foam pad on the floor. this does not solve the problem (especially the neck pain) but it does help. i was told that the best kind of bed for back pain is a firm but i do have a bed at home in los angeles which always gets rid of the pain which is a plush. i would get the same mattress but sealy says they dont make it anymore and they cant even tell me what is comparable. the one i have at home is a sealy anniston plush (i think). what should i do? firm, plush, cushion firm, ect...???? i have no idea but i do need to do something about this pain and stop sleeping on the floor. my price range is around $800. Any suggestions? thank you very much!

Hi Micheal. A plush is a gamble, as "plush" can vary greatly in degree. Your back requires some degree of firmness with some cushioning to give at the shoulder and hip, which will maintain the alignment of your spine. "Spinal alignment" being the key to sleeping with as little pain as possible. A Sealy Posturepedic Reserve in a cushion firm is firm, but comfortable. If you find you could use a little more padding, it can always be added. If you go with a plush and it's not firm enough, you're screwed. The Reserve Posturepedics have a higher coil count and better edge support than the lower priced Preferred models, which makes it worth the small difference....but still in your price range.
 
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A mattress for Scoliosis

dennis of bradley, writes:
what do you recomend either springs or spring free for scolois and what brand is the excellent choice.i like some cushioning and want to keep this for a long time im 6ft. and 170

Hi Dennis. If you're a back sleeper, a firm coiled mattress with a topper for comfort is better. If you're a side sleeper, a medium to firm latex mattress works well. If you're half and half, get the firm coiled mattress and thicken the topper a little.

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A mattress for scoliosis

Suzon of Minneapolis, writes:
I am a 5'8" female, 160 lbs and I have scoliosis. I've been sleeping on a very old mattress for a long time, and as a result I've been in pretty severe distress these days as far as my hip pain, lower back and neck are concerned. I read another woman's questions in this column, and she had scoliosis as well. It sounds like I might do well with a Stearns and Foster, perhaps one of your less expensive models (I'm somewhat limited in finances), but I really want to pay enough to get something that will improve my sleep and back pain substantially...it's about time. What would you recommend?I also would like your opinion about my perhaps getting a platform bed and just buying a mattress, or if it is more adviseable in my situation to get a matching mattress set?I also own about a 1 inch thick tempurpedic mattress topper. Would this be something I could use in combination with one of your suggestions? Really, I don't care. I just want the best thing that will give me a good night's sleep.Thanks for your excellent website here, it's been very educational for me!

Hi Suzon- Go with the Stearns & Foster Caravelle, (level 2 firm). Add your topper to it. When that one wears out, get a 2" soft latex topper for it. It's cheaper to get the matching boxspring, than a platform bed....since finance is a factor. Otherwise, it doesn't matter.

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Mattress for chronic scoliosis and arthritis in the hip

Jerry of santa Cruz, CA , writes:
My wife suffers from chronic scoliosis that leaves her legs feeling numb and causes arthritis in her hips. We are evaluating queen mattresses. In-store tests favored the Sealy Posturepedic Shell Harbour Luzury Firm Euro Pillow Top and and the Simmons Beauty Rest Classic Jocelyn Plush Firm. Any thoughts on which of these two -- or what other mattresses -- might most benefit my wife's condition, and which might provide durability? We seem to gravitate towards firmer mattresses.

Hi Jerry. Normally I like to shy away from the pillowtops. They tend to be too soft. In this case, the firm pillowtop has the right combination of firmness for the scoliosis and give for the arthritis. The coils in the Sealy are made of double tempered steel. The coils in the Beautyrest are not tempered. The difference in resiliency is dramatic. Also the stiffer support of the Sealy is better for the scoliosis. The contouring support of the Beautyrest will allow her back to sink in.

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Replacing and ancient bed

Mary Lou of San Jose, CA, writes:
Hello Pete, could you please make a recommendation for a man who wants to replace his bed "system", which is ancient, decrepit, and very uncomfortable?
He sleeps alone, probably for good reason if the aged bed counts as a reason.
This is his current system, from the bottom up: 
1. A rickety wood bed, purchased by his parents when they got married, 1937.
2. A boxspring that was also purchased in 1937.
3. Bedboards covering the box spring.
4. A no-name mattress that is ONLY 20 years old, with springs.
The entire bed is quite unstable.
He is 5'7 inches, 200 pounds, with all the extra weight in his belly. He has mild scoliosis, with one shoulder an inch lower than the other. He has arthritic changes in his low back. He says that he hurts "all over", but mostly in his thigh muscles. His Dr. says the pain is from the scoliosis. Because of his uneven body, his gait makes him look like he is drunk; he kind of "rocks" from one foot to the other with each step.
He has trouble turning in bed...he has to lurch to turn in bed, or to get out of the bed. He wakes up off and on all night, and is exhausted during the day.
Occupationally, he is a retired United Farm Worker organizer. Before that, a teacher. Before that, a priest. All these jobs involved a lot of standing.
I raved to him about my new bed, the Beachside.
Would this be a good recommendation for him?
Thanks for all you do.
Mary Lou

Well gee, Mary Lou. I would think that anything would be better. If he is a side sleeper, the Beachside is fine. If he's a back sleeper, the more rigid support of an interlocked innerspring would be better for his scoliosis. If a back sleeper, have him try the Stearns & Foster Roseau at Sears. The Sealy Posturepedics would also be ok, but nothing too soft. a "plush tight top" is as soft as he should consider.

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A Mattress for Scoliosis and Degenerative Disc's

Ashley of Dallas, writes:
Hi, I wrote a couple of days ago but not sure if it went through properly as I didn't see it on your blog.  Your advice is so helpful and I would love to hear your opinion on the proper mattress I should buy.  I am 5'4", weigh approx. 115 lbs., and my husband and I share a king size S&F pillow top mattress.  The mattress has completely thrown my back out of alignment which is not good as I have scoliosis and the onset of degenerative disc disease.  I often wake up with a stiff neck, sore shoulders, and achy spine.  I am worried about getting too firm of a mattress as I don't want it to make my pressure points sore but I realize I do need a somewhat firm mattress to keep my back aligned properly.  What do you recommend?  Thanks in advance for your advice!

Hi Ashley. The pillowtop was the mistake. Try the S&F Caravelle. It's firm, but with a layer of latex that takes the stiffness out of it. If you need softer, add a topper to it. Going with a softer mattress will give you too much of a depth of softness. Your problems require a rigid support and you don't want a mattress that's too thick, as it will take you too far from that support.

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Gail - A mattress for a spinal fusion due to scoliosis

gail of greenville, sc, writes:
My daughter has a spinal fusion due to scoliosis.  The middle portion of her back is fused, so there is more strain on her lower back.  She needs a new mattress as she feels her current mattress is causing pain.  We have looked at Sealy Spring Free and she seems to like that line.  What would you suggest? Gail

Hi Gail. Normally, I wouldn't suggest a latex mattress for a customer with scoliosis. But, the spinal fusion changes the equation. The latex will give better at the hip and shoulder and the fusion will keep her spine straight. Latex fills in nicely at the waist. It's no wonder she finds it comfortable. The only danger is in choosing one that is too soft. The starting "plush" model is as soft as you'd want to consider. We have it as the Sealy SpringFree Beachside.

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A mattress for scoliosis

Doug of Eugene, OR, writes:
My wife and I both have hip pain for different reasons; she has scoliosis.  We have tried an air adjustable bed (did not work) and Thermaputic, which worked for me but not my wife.  We keep reverting to a bed that may be 15 to 20 years old. She believes she needs a very firm mattress.  I'm open to what ever will work for us.  What would you advise?  Thanks in advance for your advice. Your blog is very informative and considerate

Thank You, Doug. The good news is that what you need isn't terribly expensive. Scoliosis customers are almost always happier on a firm mattress, depending on their sleeping position. I would have you try the Stearns & Foster level 2 firm model. That's how you would shop for it. It's called the Caravelle here, but model names vary greatly. It is a firm mattress with some latex on the top, so it doesn't have a real stiff feel. If stiff is what your wife wants. the Sealy Posturepedic Signature level 11 firm, My Maymont, would be one to seek out. If it turns out that what makes her happy is too firm for you, you can always soften your half with a latex topper. Call around to the stores in your area to see who has them on the floor. The links below will get you the list.
www.stearnsandfoster.com, www.sealy.com
The best price I've found for latex toppers is www.foambymail.com

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