Best Mattresses for Scoliosis (2025), Our Top Picks for Deep Pressure Relief

The Nectar Classic is our best mattress for scoliosis because its medium-firm all-foam construction provides gentle contouring around potential pressure points (like the shoulders, hips, and lower back), while being supportive enough to help these sleepers maintain a neutral, comfortable position. During testing, it earned praise from our chief medical product tester, Dr. Hannah Habeeb, and scored a 4.5/5 or higher in cooling and motion isolation.

When testing a mattress to assess its performance for sleepers with scoliosis and chronic pain, we rely on our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Habeeb, for detailed feedback. She personally tested the Nectar Classic in our Charlotte, NC, studio and found that it could be a solid choice for sleepers with scoliosis seeking relief.

“I think sleepers with scoliosis will find that the Nectar’s all-foam construction comes in handy,” said Dr. Habeeb. “The memory foam really helps contour the body, so if you have any abnormal curvatures, it can conform to those rather than press against them.”

Aside from helping manage scoliosis-related pain, this memory foam mattress is also an excellent choice for couples, thanks to its cooling and motion isolation scores, which were 5/5 and 4.7/5, respectively.

Mattress tester Livvi DiCicco tested the temperature-regulating properties of the Nectar by using a thermal gun to measure its surface temperature before and after lying on it for seven minutes. After her time was up on the mattress, she saw an incremental increase of 3.9 degrees, which is outstanding.

“The cooling fibers in the Nectar Classic’s cover layer do a great job at managing temperature,” Livvi said. “I never felt particularly overheated on this mattress.”

Couples should also appreciate the Nectar Classic’s near-perfect motion isolation. With two testers on the bed, we found that its all-foam construction effectively isolated movement to one side of the mattress. When one tester lay still, they could only very slightly feel what the other tester was doing on the opposite side of the bed.

“I’m someone who feels every little movement,” said Livvi. “But the Nectar is definitely one of the best I’ve tested out so far. I didn’t feel my fellow tester’s movements. I could only tell he moved when he got out of bed.”

However, we would not recommend the Nectar Classic to sleepers under 130 pounds, as it may be too firm for them to get adequate sinkage and cushioning along their hips, shoulders, and lower back. Likewise, we wouldn’t recommend it to sleepers with mobility concerns who need a stronger surface to bear down on in the morning. The soft perimeter of the Nectar may sink too much to provide a stable surface.

Liking the Nectar so far? Check out our full Nectar Classic mattress review to learn more about it before deciding on your next bed. For a similar mattress with stronger edge support, consider the Bear Original instead.

If you’re a combination sleeper (someone who frequently changes positions during sleep) with scoliosis, you need a responsive mattress that allows for easy movement. The ideal mattress should also be supportive enough to keep your spine in alignment, regardless of the position you settle into. The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid achieves this balance, earning a 4/5 or higher in our responsiveness and edge support categories during testing.

Thanks to the individually wrapped coils within the DreamCloud Classic’s hybrid construction, our mattress testers found it incredibly easy to change between different sleeping positions on this model. Our in-house team awarded it a rare 5/5 score in the responsiveness category.

“This mattress was super easy to switch positions,” one of our testers said. “I didn’t feel stuck in the mattress, nor was I fighting its soft cover layer to move around. The bed has great bounce, so it adequately assisted me when changing positions.”

It is also a good idea for combination sleepers to look for a mattress with sturdy edge support. A robust perimeter ensures that these sleepers have the same support for their spines near the edge they do in the center; this is especially important for those who roll toward the side of the bed at night. Our mattress testers gave the DreamCloud an impressive 4.4/5 score in the edge support category.

“I felt very supported on the edge while lying down on my back and in a side sleeping position,” said one tester. “I tried to change positions and roll to see if my body felt like it would tip over or that it was unbalanced, and it did a great job of the edge remaining intact and not collapsing.”

Thankfully, despite its supportive construction, its comforting cloud-like cover also provides ample relief for people with scoliosis. Our chief medical product tester, Dr. Hannah Habeeb, was impressed with the overall performance.

“The DreamCloud Classic contours the body very well, and I think it can provide great cushioning at the more bony areas like the ribs and hips,” said Dr. Habeeb.

That said, the DreamCloud’s soft cover might not be enough to make this mattress comfortable for sleepers under 130 pounds, especially strict side sleepers. The DreamCloud Classic is firmer than average (7.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale), so these sleepers will not get the cushioning they need to cradle sensitive areas, as they will not sink into the foam as much.

Visit our full DreamCloud Classic mattress review to see if this bed is your dream come true. For a similar model that is slightly softer, try the DreamCloud Premier instead.

Back sleepers with scoliosis can benefit from a mattress that is on the firmer side, provided there is a pillow topper to offer some gentle contouring alongside the support. At 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, the Helix Dusk Luxe lands on the firmer side of medium-firm. During testing, our in-house experts appreciated the balance struck by its firm construction and plush, pillow-top cover. The Dusk Luxe scored a 4/5 or higher in pressure relief and edge support, two key categories for sleepers with scoliosis.

Normally, a mattress this firm might not be the best fit for sleepers under 130 pounds, because lighter sleepers often do not sink in enough to get ample cushioning around high-pressure areas. Fortunately, that was not the case when lightweight mattress tester Riley Otis lay on her back on the Helix Dusk Luxe.

“On my back, I feel very comfortable on this mattress,” Riley said. “I am finding good spinal alignment and some nice plush comforting release around my shoulders and lumbar area. I would give this a 4/5 overall for pressure relief.”

According to our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Hannah Habeeb, these results also bode well for back sleepers with scoliosis.

“Yes, I think even though it’s firm, it does a fantastic job contouring parts of your body,” said Dr. Habeeb. “Because of this, I think it will keep the spine in your version of neutral if you have scoliosis and prevent the spine from bending further out of alignment. I also predict it would cushion the shoulder blades, ribs, or hips.”

Robust support is another key component that back sleepers should look out for. Edge-to-edge support ensures that your spine remains in a stable, comfortable position anywhere on the mattress. During testing, our team found that the Dusk Luxe had near-perfect support, even on its farthest reaches, and awarded it a near-perfect 4.8-star edge support score.

The only issue our mattress testing crew found with the Helix Dusk Luxe was its incompatibility with our adjustable base. The Helix Dusk Luxe was unable to fully conform to the different settings on our frame due to its thickness and height.

Head over to our full Helix Dusk Luxe mattress review to learn more about this model. For a similar model that is more adjustable base-friendly, consider the thinner Helix Dusk base model instead.

Saatva is known for its high-quality, luxurious mattresses, and the Rx model continues to follow this trend. What sets the Saatva Rx apart from other models, however, is its emphasis on pain and pressure relief; both of which are particularly beneficial for sleepers with scoliosis. During testing, our team awarded it a 4.5 in pressure relief and a 4/5 or higher in motion isolation and responsiveness.

In both the side and back-sleeping positions, our in-house testers could feel the tension leave high-pressure areas, such as the shoulders, hips, and lower back. Their feedback resulted in the Saatva Rx earning a rare, near-perfect 4.5/5 score in this category.

“Wow, this mattress feels amazing on my side,” said one tester. “I am truly jealous of anyone who owns this mattress. The quilted top feels amazing, and my side has zero pressure points.”

Our chief medical product tester, Dr. Hannah Habeeb, also felt this mattress was a good fit for sleepers with scoliosis.

“Yes, I think this is a good mattress for sleepers with scoliosis,” Dr. Habeeb said. “It’s plush enough to help cushion protruding ribs or hips, which is a major area of pain for these sleepers.”

The Saatva Rx also excelled in the motion isolation and responsiveness categories, earning  4.7/5 and 4/5, respectively. If you share your bed with a pet or partner, the Rx’s motion-dampening properties should prevent their movements from disturbing your side of the mattress.

On the other hand, if you’re a combination sleeper who frequently changes sleeping positions to get comfortable at night, then you will appreciate that the innersprings in the Rx make it easy to maneuver on its surface.

The only area where the Rx didn’t score above a 4 was in edge support. Since this mattress is on the softer side, our testers found that it sank more along its perimeter while sitting down on it. For this reason, we would not recommend this mattress for sleepers with mobility issues who require a sturdy surface to push themselves up in the morning.

Head over to our full Saatva Rx mattress review to learn more about this model. If you’re interested in the Saatva brand, but prefer a model with sturdier sides, consider the Saatva Classic instead.

The Nolah Evolution mattress combines five comfort layers of foam with eight inches of zoned support coils, offering side sleepers the ideal blend of deep contouring and stability. Our testers were particularly pleased with its pressure relief, edge support, and motion isolation, awarding it a 4.5/5 or higher in each category.

During testing, mattress expert Cait Giddings praised the Evolution’s plush pillow-top cover for easing tension along her joints and lower back, especially while side-sleeping. She gave the Nolah mattress a 4.5-star score for overall pressure relief.

“When I curled up on my side, I felt the mattress mold to my curves and absorb any potential pressure in the shoulders and hips,” Cait said. “The soft pillow top cushioned my body like puffy dough, but I could also feel the firmer support beneath, which kept me from feeling like I was sinking or sagging very far into the mattress. My spine felt supported and aligned by the mattress’s deeper, firmer layers.”

Dr. Hannah Habeeb, our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, agreed that the Nolah Evolution was a fantastic option for side sleepers, including those with scoliosis.

“This mattress provides enough contouring to offer relief for sleepers with protruding ribs or uneven spines,” said Dr. Habeeb.

Apart from its pressure-relieving prowess, the Nolah Evolution also excels in other categories that benefit various sleep styles. During testing, our in-house team awarded the Nolah a 4.6/5 and a 5/5 in the edge support and motion isolation categories, respectively.

Despite its marshmallowy foam layers, the perimeter of the Nolah Evolution held up surprisingly well when our mattress testers sat and lay atop it. Sleepers who gravitate toward the side of the bed at night should feel stable and secure, even at the farthest reaches of the mattress.

“When lying at the far reaches of the bed, I felt beyond secure,” Cait said. “At no point did the bed dip down even slightly, no matter how close I inched to its edge.”

The Nolah Evolution’s memory foam layers also contribute to its stellar motion isolation, which earned a perfect score. When our testers lay on opposite sides of the Nolah, neither could feel their colleague roll around or get in and out of bed. Couples and individuals who share a bed with their pet shouldn’t have to worry about movement rippling to their side of the mattress.

The drawbacks our testers found were that it wasn’t adjustable base-friendly, due to its height. We would have also appreciated a longer sleep trial period than the 120 nights Nolah offers, as this is a premium mattress.

Need to know more about the Nolah before committing? Head over to our full Nolah Evolution mattress review for more information. For a similar mattress with a more generous trial policy, consider the Nectar Premier Hybrid instead.

Hybrid mattresses are often ideal for sleepers with scoliosis because their memory foam layers provide cushioning to ease tension along high-pressure areas. Meanwhile, the innerspring coils prevent them from sinking through the mattress layers and bottoming out. Among all of the hybrid models we have tested, the Bear Elite Hybrid remains a favorite among our testers, thanks to its impressive performance (4/5 or higher) in the edge support and pressure relief categories.

During testing, mattress expert Cait Giddings awarded the Bear Elite Hybrid a 4.6/5 in the edge support category for its solid corner-to-corner support. She found that its perimeter was just as supportive as the center of the mattress. In other words, sleepers with scoliosis who tend to shift toward the edge of the mattress should be able to maintain their neutral position regardless of where they end up.

“I felt like I could lie on the absolute farthest reaches of the bed without sliding or rolling out,” Cait said. “I felt super secure switching positions on the side of the mattress.”

Cait and her fellow mattress testers were also impressed by the Bear Elite Hybrid’s pressure-relieving abilities, awarding it a 4/5 in this category. She found it most comfortable while lying on her side.

“The softly cushioned top contoured to my body, and I felt no pressure when side sleeping,” she said. “I could feel some firmer support coming from below the pillow top, so my spine felt supported enough to maintain its natural curve.”

Our chief medical product tester, Dr. Hannah Habeeb, also agreed that the Bear Elite Hybrid should help sleepers maintain their natural spinal curve, which is crucial for individuals with scoliosis.

“It’s very plush and cushioning and contours your body pretty well for the most part, so I think it would be very comfortable for people with scoliosis,” Dr. Habeeb said.

That said, we would not recommend the Bear Elite Hybrid to hot sleepers or those who weigh over 230 pounds. During testing, we found that the Bear Elite Hybrid’s cover layer retained more body heat than other similar mattresses, which could pose a problem for sleepers who tend to wake up covered in sweat.

The Bear is also on the softer side of our firmness scale (6 out of 10), meaning sleepers with bigger bodies are more likely to sink through the memory foam layers without getting the support they need to keep their spines aligned.

Learn more about this model in our full Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review. If cooling is a priority for you, consider checking out the Bear Star Hybrid instead.

Sleepers with scoliosis require a mattress that offers adequate support and deep pressure relief in high-tension areas. Sleepers with scoliosis who also sleep hot face the additional challenge of finding a mattress that does this without overheating. Fortunately, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling checks both boxes for these sleepers. During testing, we awarded this mattress a score of 4/5 or higher in pressure relief and cooling.

Our mattress testers were particularly impressed with the Aurora Luxe Cooling’s combination of zoned support coils and contouring memory foam. They found that both provided a balanced feel that hugged their joints while helping them maintain neutral spinal alignment, and awarded it a 4/5 in the pressure relief category.

“I felt like my body was in a straight line with excellent support,” said mattress tester Cait Giddings. “I think this mattress would be comfortable for back sleepers of all sizes based on its firm support. I also appreciated the dash of cushioning through the hips.”

During our pressure relief test, we invited Dr. Hannah Habeeb, our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, to offer her thoughts on the Aurora Luxe Cooling for sleepers with scoliosis. She agreed that this could be a good option for back sleepers with scoliosis, but warned that it might be too firm for sleepers under 130 pounds.

“I think this mattress would keep you in a neutral position and would support your upper back and your hips and disperse weight well there,” said Dr. Habeeb. “That said, it may be a little too firm for some, but that mostly applies to lightweight sleepers.”

Aside from pressure relief, the Aurora Luxe also excels in temperature regulation. Mattress tester Cait Giddings was impressed with how breathable and cool to the touch its cover layer felt while lying on it. She scored the Aurora Luxe a 4.5/5 in the cooling category.

“The mattress didn’t feel like it was heating up,” Cait said. “The cover of the mattress feels crisp and slippery. I didn’t notice any change in it.”

Dr. Habeeb mentioned that this mattress might not be the best option for sleepers under 130 pounds, as it leans toward the firmer side of the spectrum. Similarly, we would not recommend this mattress to strict side sleepers, as it may prove to be too rigid along their hips and shoulders. We would steer these sleepers toward a softer mattress.

Check out our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress review to learn more about this model. For something on the softer side, consider the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid instead.

If you are in the market for a mattress that can help you maintain spinal alignment, the exceptionally firm Plank Firm Luxe by Brooklyn Bedding might be ideal for you. The Plank Firm Luxe features a flippable design with two distinct firmness levels. We rated the standard firm side at 7/10 on our firmness scale and the extra-firm side at 8/10. For sleepers managing scoliosis, that range of firmness options can be valuable for dialing in the level of support that best promotes spinal stability.

Beyond its firmness, the Plank Firm Luxe performed well across multiple testing categories, earning a 4/5 or higher in both responsiveness and pressure relief. These qualities are beneficial for sleepers with scoliosis, as they help prevent the spine from sagging into uneven positions while still reducing pressure buildup along the back and hips.

The Plank Firm Luxe combines individually wrapped innerspring coils with layers of open-celled high-density memory foam on each side. The coil support system provides a stable base that helps keep the spine lifted and aligned. Meanwhile, its thin foam layers add just enough contouring to cushion pressure points without compromising firmness. This construction helped earn the mattress a 4.5/5 in the responsiveness category on the firm side and a 5/5 on the extra-firm side.

“It is very easy to switch between sleeping positions on this mattress,” said mattress tester Sosha Lewis. “The foam contours a little, but it doesn’t create an obstacle in turning over.”

A responsive surface can enhance ease of movement and help sleepers with scoliosis who may need to switch positions throughout the night to stay comfortable.

Despite its very firm feel, the Plank Firm Luxe also delivered deep pressure relief. Our testing team awarded it a 4.3/5 (firm) and a 4.5/5 (extra firm) in this category. 

Our in-house testing team experienced noticeable pressure relief in both side- and back-sleeping positions, which is notable for a mattress this firm and essential for minimizing discomfort around areas where scoliosis can cause uneven pressure.

“I really enjoyed this bed on my back,” Sosha said. “The longer I lay on it, the more I liked it. It made my lower back feel great. It actively pulled away tension. I think back sleepers would love this mattress.”

Robust lumbar support is one of the main reasons we consider the Plank Firm Luxe a top contender for sleepers with scoliosis, particularly those who sleep on their backs and need consistent, even support.

That said, edge support was the only area where the Plank Firm Luxe faltered somewhat. During testing, Sosha noticed more sinkage along the perimeter than in the center of the bed. While she could lie on the edge without feeling unstable, she wouldn’t readily recommend this mattress to sleepers with mobility issues who rely on a very sturdy edge for getting in and out of bed.

We would also note that this mattress may be too firm for sleepers under 130 pounds. Lighter sleepers will not access the subtle contouring they need around the hips, shoulders, and lower back. The lack of sinkage for these sleepers could lead to discomfort over time, especially for those with spinal conditions.

You can read our full Plank Firm Luxe mattress review to learn more before you buy. For a similar feel at a lower price point, consider the original Plank Firm instead.