Arthritis can make it difficult for you to get the high-quality sleep that you need. While there are many types of arthritis, most are associated with stiffness and pain caused by inflammation of the joints. These symptoms can be disruptive to sleep, especially given the complex relationship between inflammation and sleep.
A comfortable mattress is an important part of a good sleeping environment, and choosing the right mattress for your needs can help ease pain and contribute to a more restful night’s sleep. Our in-house testing team carefully selected mattresses that are well suited to people with arthritis, considering key characteristics like pressure relief, firmness, and ease of movement.
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Best Overall
Nectar Premier
Details
Trial Length 365 nights
Warranty Lifetime, Limited
Trial Length / Warranty
365 nights / Lifetime, Limited
Type Foam
Firmness Medium Firm (6)
Price $699 – $1,598
Sleep Doctor’s Take
The Nectar Premier’s memory foam and polyfoam layers provide significant comfort and support at an affordable price-point. The mattress’ solid pressure relief and ability to isolate motion stood out to our testers, indicating that this is a good mattress for those with arthritis, especially if they also have bed partners.
Highlights
- Contouring memory foam relieves pressure on the hips, shoulders, and lower back
- Cooling features are designed to keep the bed a comfortable temperature
- Foam construction is very effective at preventing motion transfer
Drawbacks
- Memory foam can impede movement on the mattress
- Foam compression reduces edge support
- May not offer enough firmness or support for stomach sleepers
The Nectar Premier is a 13-inch all-foam mattress that incorporates cooling technology intended to prevent the heat buildup normally associated with memory foam. Its gel-infused foam conforms to the body to relieve pressure points and help keep the spine properly aligned.
How Does It Feel?
The mattress has a medium firm (6) feel, which falls in the range favored by most people. Sleepers who want the signature hug of memory foam without excessive sinking may find the Nectar Premier to be a good match.
During our testing, this mattress scored particularly well with side sleepers over 130 pounds and back sleepers under 130 pounds. Its memory foam cushions the shoulders, hips, and lumbar region comfortably, which may help ease arthritis-related pain.
Why We Like It
Our team was impressed with how well this mattress contours the body, relieving tension at pressure points. At the same time, its medium firm (6) feel prevents excess sinkage. Additionally, the Nectar Premier isolates motion very well, so couples shouldn’t disturb each other when shifting position or getting into or out of bed.
Nectar offers a 365-night sleep trial with the option to get a full refund. It can take time to determine if a mattress will help ease arthritis symptoms, so this long trial period provides plenty of opportunity to test the mattress out.
Best Value
Layla Memory Foam Mattress
Details
Trial Length 120 nights
Warranty Lifetime, Limited
Trial Length / Warranty
120 nights / Lifetime, Limited
Type Foam
Firmness Medium Soft (4), Firm (7)
Price $749 – $1,249
Sleep Doctor’s Take
With its flippable design, the Layla Memory Foam Mattress is essentially two mattresses in one available at a competitive price-point. The ability to choose between firmness levels makes this mattress suitable for a wide range of sleepers, including those with arthritis pain. Copper-gel memory foam keeps the body cushioned and comfortable, especially on the softer side.
Highlights
- Reversible design allows sleepers to switch firmness level as needed
- Very effective at isolating motion
- Soft side provides extra cushioning to joints and pressure points
Drawbacks
- Firm side has reduced pressure relief
- May not appeal to sleepers who prefer mid-range firmness
- Limited edge support
The Layla Memory Foam Mattress is a flippable all-foam mattress with a medium soft (4) side and a firm (7) side. Its copper-infused memory foam is designed to adapt to the body’s needs, providing extra cushioning where it’s most needed. The copper infusion is also intended to wick away excess heat for more comfortable sleep.
How Does It Feel?
With both a medium soft (4) side and a firm (7) side, the Layla Memory Foam Mattress offers two distinct options that may appeal to different sleepers. In our tests, side sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds appreciated the plusher side. Our side sleepers over 230 pounds, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers preferred the firmer side because it more comfortably supported the lower back and midsection.
Why We Like It
The Layla’s versatile two-sided design can accommodate most people regardless of their sleep position or body weight. Our testers found that the soft side provided very good pressure relief, which is important for easing aches and pains related to arthritis. The conforming foam also isolates motion, making this mattress a good option for people who share a bed.
Value shoppers will appreciate the affordable price-point of this two-in-one mattress. Layla also offers a 120-night sleep trial that gives sleepers plenty of time to try out the bed for themselves.
Most Comfortable
WinkBed
Details
Trial Length 120 nights (30 night requirement)
Warranty Lifetime, Limited
Trial Length / Warranty
120 nights (30 night requirement) / Lifetime, Limited
Type Innerspring
Firmness Medium Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7), Firm (8)
Price $1,149 – $2,049
Sleep Doctor’s Take
With its high-quality materials and wide range of firmness options, the WinkBed can provide excellent comfort for just about any sleep position or body type. For those with arthritis pain, the WinkBed’s combination of cushioning foam comfort layers and a responsive innerspring support core offer a particularly good balance of pressure relief and support.
Highlights
- Multiple firmness options allow buyers to optimize comfort
- Zoned coil system provides extra support where needed
- Breathable cover and cooling technology engineered to prevent overheating
Drawbacks
- Doesn’t have the same closely contouring feel as an all-foam mattress
- Firmer options may not provide enough pressure relief for some sleepers
- Bed partners with different body weights or comfort preferences may need to compromise on firmness
The WinkBed combines a polyfoam comfort system with a pocketed coil support core to create a sturdy, responsive feel that still provides the cushioning that appeals to many people with arthritis. The WinkBed Mattress comes in four firmness options: Softer (4), Luxury Firm (6), Firmer (7), and Plus (8).
How Does It Feel?
All of the WinkBed models feel springy and supportive, thanks to their coil support core. However, the firmness level varies by model. The Softer (4) model was popular among the side sleepers on our testing team, while the Firmer (7) and Plus (8) models were a better match for most of our back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and those weighing over 230 pounds.
Why We Like It
This mattress stood out because of its zoned pocketed coil system, which provides targeted support in the middle of the mattress and prevents excessive sinkage. As a result, the WinkBed can promote good spinal alignment and reduce pain for many different kinds of sleepers. This WinkBed’s reinforced edges also make getting in and out of bed easier for people with reduced mobility.
The WinkBed ships for free to the contiguous U.S. It also comes with a 120-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty.
Best Luxury
Zenhaven
Details
Trial Length 365 Nights ($99 Return Fee)
Warranty Lifetime, Limited
Trial Length / Warranty
365 Nights ($99 Return Fee) / Lifetime, Limited
Type Latex
Firmness Medium Soft (4), Firm (7)
Price $1,795 – $3,990
Sleep Doctor’s Take
The Zenhaven Natural Latex Mattress impressed our testing team with its standout temperature regulation and sturdy construction. Its five-zone vented latex comfort layer offers an excellent combination of targeted pressure relief and enhanced airflow, and the flippable design provides a choice of firmness options that may benefit sleepers with arthritis.
Highlights
- Zoned Dunlop latex relieves pressure and provides significant responsiveness
- Reversible design offers two distinct firmness levels
- Made with durable and naturally breathable materials
Drawbacks
- Limited motion isolation compared to all-foam mattresses
- Soft side may not be feel supportive enough for sleepers over 230 pounds
- Mattress is somewhat heavy and may be difficult to move or flip
The Zenhaven is a hypoallergenic latex mattress that combines organic wool, natural Dunlop latex, and an organic cotton cover. This reversible mattress features a medium soft (4) side and a firm (7) side. Both the latex and the cover are engineered to enhance lower back support.
How Does It Feel?
Each side of the Zenhaven has a distinct feel. The medium soft (4) side provides extra cushioning that felt very comfortable for our side-sleeping testers who weigh less than 130 pounds. Our side sleepers over 230 pounds, stomach sleepers, and back sleepers preferred the firm (7) side due to its lighter contouring and firmer feel. Thanks to its aerated latex and breathable wool and cotton, the mattress sleeps quite cool.
Why We Like It
People with arthritis may appreciate how this latex mattress relieves pressure points around the back, hips, and shoulders without restricting mobility or movement on the mattress. Zoned quilting in the cover and zoned latex give extra support to the midsection, which promotes spinal alignment during sleep.
Free White Glove delivery and a generous 365-night sleep trial are great perks, and eco-conscious shoppers will appreciate the brand’s use of sustainably sourced materials.
Best Pressure Relief
Casper Original Hybrid
Details
Trial Length 100 Nights (30-Night Requirement)
Warranty 10 Year, Limited
Trial Length / Warranty
100 Nights (30-Night Requirement) / 10 Year, Limited
Type Hybrid
Firmness Medium (5)
Price $1,095 – $1,895
Sleep Doctor’s Take
The Casper Original Hybrid Mattress excels in relieving tension by using zoned memory foam that provides just the right amount of support where the body needs it. Sleepers with arthritis who sleep on their side or back will benefit most from the balanced feel of this hybrid mattress.
Highlights
- Zoned memory foam comfort layer delivers targeted pressure relief
- Perforated polyfoam enhances temperature regulation
- Pocketed coil support core keeps the bed springy and easy to move on
Drawbacks
- May be too soft for some stomach sleepers
- Sleepers over 230 pounds may prefer a firmer surface
- May not provide enough edge support for some sleepers
The Casper Original Hybrid has a foam-based comfort system on top of a sturdy coil support core. Three ergonomic zones in its memory foam are designed to provide cushioning around key pressure points, while a perforated polyfoam layer is intended to keep the sleeper cool.
How Does It Feel?
Striking a good balance between soft and firm, the Casper Original Hybrid’s medium (5) feel falls in the range preferred by most sleepers. In our tests, this mattress was a great match for side and back sleepers, but it was too soft for our stomach sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds. Our tests showed that the mattress stayed cool, effectively isolated motion, and was easy to move around on.
Why We Like It
We appreciated that the Casper Original Hybrid is softer under the shoulders and firmer around the midsection, which means it does a good job of supporting proper spinal alignment and reducing tension around the joints. In addition, its perforated polyfoam layer and pocketed coil support core are designed to enhance airflow, making this mattress a good choice for hot sleepers.
Casper includes free shipping to the contiguous U.S. and Canada. A 100-night sleep trial enables you to try the mattress in your own bedroom, and a 10-year warranty protects against defects in materials or manufacturing.
Why You Should Trust Us
Our sleep experts bring years of industry experience to our testing laboratory. We use both objective measurements and individual feedback to obtain detailed insight into mattress performance. For example, to rate a mattress’ pressure relief we use data from our pressure mapping technology alongside the subjective experience of our testers as they lie on the bed. Our team represents a spectrum of sleep positions and body weights to allow us to understand how a mattress performs across a range of personal sleep preferences.
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About The Author
Staff Writer, Product Testing Team
Garen is a health and lifestyle content creator. She realized the importance of sleep when her children made getting a good night’s rest more challenging. Garen is always learning something new about the wide world of sleep and sleep products. Married with two girls, ages 7 and 11, she is a book nerd and a lover of pop music, travel, and the Pacific Northwest.
- Position: Side sleeper
- Temperature: Neutral Sleeper
- Chronotype: Wolf
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