Scoliosis is the lateral deviation or deviation to the left or right of the spine.
The most common symptoms are:
Muscle contractures.
Deviation of the shoulders, back and hips.
Back pain.
But one of the main consequences of scoliosis is the difficulty of falling asleep due to discomfort and pain, therefore, having a good mattress is decisive to improve the rest and well-being of people who suffer from this problem. How to choose it?
Fortunately, considering the need to soften the discomfort caused by scoliosis when sleeping, many companies have manufactured mattresses that are tailored to the needs of these patients.
These are some of the characteristics that a mattress for people with scoliosis should have:
- The most recommended are medium-high firmness mattresses, because soft mattresses do not help to maintain a comfortable and correct position.
- One of the main characteristics that the mattress must have when buying it and that not all of them contain it. We are talking about the ability of a mattress to expel heat from the human body and collect fresh air. Otherwise, mattresses without breathability cause heat and sweating in people.
- A degree of flexibility is necessary in mattresses for people suffering from scoliosis, as this prevents the rebound from hitting directly on the spine, reducing pain when lying down or sitting down.
There are many brands and designs on the market that have worked to alleviate discomfort when sleeping in these cases, however, the general recommendation is to choose a viscoelastic mattress, whose firmness is medium to high, which does not give too much when going to bed.
In case it is too firm, you can resort to a mattress topper that is 2 or 3 inches thick for comfort.
