Mattresses for Arthritis

How to buy a mattress for arthritis

The most important thing to consider when choosing a mattress to ease your arthritis pain is where you need the most support. As arthritis can affect any joint in the body, it’s important that your mattress supports every single one. For this reason, an orthopaedic, pocket-sprung mattress is going to be best, as this allows the springs to target each of your joints and pressure points directly.

Pocket springs work by reacting to your body's needs, applying support where they feel the most pressure. A higher tension (e.g., a firm mattress) will apply more support to these areas, relieving more tension. In fact, the firmer the mattress, the more support you’ll feel at every point of contact, as you won’t ‘dip’ into the mattress’s surface. Our guide to the best sleeping positions for arthritis can also help.

You’ll find that even your ankles and wrists are kept neatly on the top of the mattress, preventing uncomfortable sinking that puts undue pressure on these areas.

How to choose a mattress for arthritis

However, it’s important to listen to your body. A firm mattress isn’t always the best option if you’re used to a soft mattress, so consider where you need the most support. A good compromise would be a medium-firm mattress, which offers robust support but also gentle cushioning. Our guide to choosing the best mattress for arthritis provides more detailed information to help you make the right choice.

Essentially, the mattress you should buy to get a better night's sleep with arthritis is one that:

• Provides support to the areas you experience the most pain, whether that's your back, hips, shoulders, legs, or ankles.
• Offers enough cushioning that you feel comfortable. Don't go for a firm mattress straight away if you're used to soft  – a drastic change can cause discomfort.
• Also offers a solution to your other sleep needs, for example, if you're a hot sleeper, consider a mattress with cooling features.

You may also find an adjustable bed effective in relieving your joint pain, as it allows you to find your most comfortable sleeping position with the touch of a button. You'll also find getting in and out of bed much easier, and you'll be able to sit up without putting too much strain on your back.

Is memory foam good for arthritis?

Memory foam is known for its personalised level of support and comfort, as it gently moulds to your unique body shape. This can be excellent for arthritis sufferers, as every part of your body is cradled in comfort and receives the same level of pressure relief.

It’s important to remember that a high-density, firmer memory foam mattress will offer more support than a softer one, with the latter offering a ‘sink-in’ feeling that might make getting out of bed more difficult. You can read our guide to memory foam density and firmness to understand more about this.

Mattresses for arthritis with next day delivery

If you buy a mattress to help ease your arthritis pain with us, you can benefit from UK-wide free next day delivery. That means you can start getting the proper night’s rest your body is craving as soon as tomorrow! We can even help you out more, taking your old mattress away as we deliver your new one with our old mattress recycling scheme. And don’t worry about taking your new bed up the stairs, as we can do this for you with our Room of Choice delivery add-on.

Plus, we offer a 100 Night Sleep Trial on all mattresses, so you can try one out, and if it’s not for you, simply swap it for another that will ease your joint pain more effectively. And remember that you can always pop into our Showroom to get bespoke advice from our experts about buying a mattress for your arthritis.