What Is the Best Mattress for Arthritis: Joint Pain Relief + Edge Support

Key Takeaways

• We rated the RestorePremier® Hybrid Mattress as our best mattress choice for providing joint support and pressure relief overall.
• Those with arthritis pain may find relief from mattresses with pressure relief, spinal support, and adjustable bases. 

Arthritis pain is no joke. When aches and inflammation in your joints start keeping you up at night, your sleep quality tanks and your performance during the day suffers. 

While there’s no fix-all, we compiled this list to help you find the best mattress for arthritis and joint pain. These beds prioritize comfort and support to help you get the most relief possible.

Read along to discover which mattresses we picked as the best to help relieve pain. We also asked medical professionals to weigh in on tips to help you sleep more soundly with joint pain. Make sure to speak to your doctor to determine your best plan of action to deal with nightly pain.

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What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis is an umbrella term encompassing different types of joint pain and diseases that cause tenderness and swelling of the joints.¹

Symptoms of arthritis include:¹

• Pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Less range of motion

Common types of arthritis include:

• Osteoarthritis: The most common type of arthritis that affects many joint tissues, often the neck, lower back, hands, knees, and hips
• Autoimmune inflammatory arthritis: Occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue, including rheumatoid arthritis
• Infectious arthritis: Caused by a fungal, viral, or bacterial infection
• Gout: Occurs when uric acid crystals build up in joints

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that arthritis affects around 53 million U.S. adults.² If you’re one of them, you know how important it is to get a pain-free night’s sleep. Below is our list of mattresses that relieve pressure and provide support, which may help minimize joint pain at night.

Best Mattress for Pain Overall: RestorePremier® Hybrid Mattress

Alternative to: Helix Midnight Luxe

The first mattress on our list is the RestorePremier® Hybrid Mattress. With the pressure relief and support of our innovative GelFlex Grid® (also known as the Gel Matrix™) in a hybrid mattress, the RestorePremier® has the most immersive feel. Independent foam pillars and responsive coils create superior, precise pressure relief. 

NCB named it the Best Hybrid Mattress for Back Pain, and Forbes called it the Best Mattress for Pressure Relief for Fibromyalgia.^3,4

The RestorePremier® is also an excellent choice for those looking for solutions to sleeping with shoulder pain. The GelFlex Grid® instantly adapts to your sleep position as you move and cradles your pressure points. It’s the best mattress for arthritis in shoulders on our list, since both PopSugar and The Spruce named it the Best Mattress for Side Sleepers in 2025.^5,6 

• Key Features: 3” GelFlex Grid® that instantly adapts to any sleep position, boosts comfort, and cradles your pressure points, individually responsive CoolFlex™ Coils for dynamic full body support, maximum airflow, advanced edge support system for ease of getting in and out of bed, ultra comfort layer, antimicrobial finish, moisture-wicking cover
• Materials: GelFlex Grid®, Ultra Comfort Foam, CoolFlex™ Coils, Antimicrobial Cover
• Sizes: Twin XL, queen, king, Cal king, split king
• Price: $3,499-$6,998

See what happy sleepers have to say about the RestorePremier® Hybrid:

“I was in desperate need of a bed that would put zero pressure on any part of my body, and this is it. I love how soft it is without sagging. I feel like I'm enveloped in a warm taco. Love love love!” — Karen R., RestorePremier® Hybrid review

For superior pressure point relief on your joints, check out this top bed for back pain and other sore spots. 

Best Mattress for Targeted Hip Relief: RestorePlus® Hybrid Mattress

Alternative to: Leesa Legend

For targeted hip relief, we recommend the Purple RestorePlus® Hybrid Mattress. This medium-firm mattress has three-zone coils for total body support. The design provides extra support for the lower and middle back, letting your hips rest comfortably. The 3-inch GelFlex Grid® provides cradling lower back support, providing deep relief for aches and pains. 

This targeted support earned the RestorePlus® the titles of Best Mattress For Side Sleepers With Neck and Shoulder Pain from Forbes and Best Mattress for Heavy People With Back Pain from Good Housekeeping.^7,8 

• Key Features: 3” GelFlex Grid®, 3 Zone Edge-to-Edge Coils, ultra comfort layer, moisture-wicking cover, advanced edge support, antimicrobial finish
• Materials: GelFlex Grid®, Ultra Comfort Foam, Edge-to-Edge Coils, Antimicrobial Cover
• Sizes: Twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king, split king
• Price: $2,799-$5,598

An old, bad mattress can cause hip pain, making arthritis pain even more unbearable at night. If you’re looking for a replacement, the RestorePlus® might just be the one. 

“I have arthritis in my hips, and my old mattress was developing a divot where my body was. Purple is perfectly supportive. I love this mattress.” — Tim M., RestorePlus® review

Try it out and experience the benefits for yourself. 

Best Mattress for Side Sleepers Looking for Joint Support: Purple Plus®

Alternative to: DreamCloud Premier + Nectar Premier

If you’re a side sleeper who needs joint support, check out the Purple Plus® Mattress. Its 2-inch GelFlex Grid® offers instant relief and three layers of foam provide motion isolation. That way, if you’re tossing and turning to get more comfortable, you won’t disturb a sleeping partner. 

Side sleepers typically prefer beds with soft to medium firmnesses, placing this medium-firm option in the sweet spot. Women’s Health rated it the Best Mattress for Side Sleepers With Back Pain and Tom’s Guide called it the Best Mattress for Back and Joint Pain.^9,10

• Key Features: 2” GelFlex Grid®, significant airflow, two layers of durable support base, ultra comfort layer
• Materials: GelFlex Grid®, ultra comfort foam, base foam, dual base support foam, SoftFlex cover
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king, split king
• Price: $1,499-$3,198

See what satisfied sleepers have to say:

“Best mattress I have ever owned. My pain is not bad in the morning anymore with my back. Gives great support to all parts of the body. I will continue for the rest of my life to buy this mattress.” — Tommy D., Purple Plus® review

If you’ve been seeking soothing pressure relief on your side, give the Purple Plus® a try. 

Best Mattress for Shoulder and Hip Relief: RejuvenatePremier® Mattress

Alternative to: DreamCloud Premier

For maximum hip and shoulder relief, we recommend the RejuvenatePremier® Mattress. The layered grid with Active Response+ foam lessens weight on pressure points, making you feel like you’re sleeping on air. 

Plus, the GelFlex Grid® paired with DreamLayer technology provides a decadent feel and excellent cooling, helping you regulate your body temperature and keeping you cool all night.

• Key Features: Luxury cover, DreamLayer technology, layered grid technology, Active Response+ foam, dynamic grid support, ultra comfort layer, edge support
• Materials: GelFlex Grid® Plus, Responsive Coil System, DreamLayer, Soft Adaptive Foam
• Sizes: Twin XL, queen, king, Cal king, split king
• Price: $6,499-$12,998

If you’re experiencing pain on your pressure points, check this one out. 

How To Sleep More Comfortably With Arthritis 

As you know if you suffer from arthritis, achy joints can lead to frustrating, sleepless nights. Here are some things you can try to sleep more comfortably.

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Please consult with a medical professional to manage arthritic pain. 

Invest in a Good Mattress

A saggy mattress may cause you to sink in uncomfortably, putting more pressure on your body. Jerome Enad, MD, says, “Someone with shoulder, back, or hip arthritis who prefers to sleep on their back would benefit from a semi-firm mattress that prevents symptomatic malalignment to these joints.”¹¹

The best mattress for joint pain will relieve pressure. Pressure-relief mattresses may help by contouring to and cushioning pressure points, such as your hips and shoulders, while supporting your back. But Dr. Gregory Gasic warns against overly soft mattresses: “They limit mobility and can aggravate pain, especially if the mattress traps heat.”¹²

Here are some other mattress features to look for, according to Tyler Wright, Senior Product Manager of Mattresses at Purple:

• Responsive materials: Wright advises, “Because arthritis can make it more difficult (and painful) to move or shift positions during the night, look for a mattress that is constructed out of materials that are responsive and don’t restrict movement.”
• Firmness level: Buying a mattress that is too firm may aggravate joint pain from arthritis. Look for one that is soft yet supportive. “That said,” notes Wright, “finding a mattress that is the correct firmness level is important, with ultimate firmness level dependent on variables such as sleeper size and sleep position.”
• Motion isolation: “Because arthritis can lead to more shifting and moving during the night, consider a mattress that provides sufficient motion isolation if you share a bed with a partner,” says Wright. 

Change Your Sleep Position

Sleeping on your back makes it easier to maintain your spine’s neutral alignment, which may help with pain. Back sleeping helps evenly distribute your weight, making it the best sleeping position for IT band pain and other ailments. 

Sleeping on your back can also keep pressure off your hips, shoulders, ribs, and knees. 

Use Additional Pillows

If you have good sleep posture but still experience aches, learn how to sleep on extra pillows for optimal alignment. 

On your back, you can place a small pillow under your knees and/or back to try to further reduce lower back and knee pain. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between your legs to keep your hips aligned. If you’re a stomach sleeper, try placing a small pillow under your pelvis to reduce stress on your spine.

Dr. Austin Anadu advises that pillows should match the firmness of the mattress; adjustable or latex options, as well as pillows with the GelFlex Grid® are often ideal for flexibility and heat control.¹³

No matter the type or number of pillows you use, Dr. Gasic recommends prioritizing comfort and alignment: “Your pillow must relax your neck for proper alignment with the spine.”¹²

Try an Adjustable Base

Adjustable bed bases are operated with remote controls, letting you elevate your head or legs or lounge in zero gravity. They have many benefits, including reducing pressure on the body, alleviating sleep apnea, and reducing leg swelling.^14,15 Paired with a pressure relief mattress, an adjustable base may help provide further relief for joint pain. 

Purple’s adjustable bases come with enhanced lumbar support, pillow tilt, and massage settings, giving you the best in customizable comfort. 

What Type of Mattress Is Best for Seniors With Arthritis?

Mattress type is very much up to personal preference. But the best mattress for seniors with arthritis and joint pain typically prioritizes adaptive pressure relief. Seniors with arthritis may find relief by looking for responsive mattresses that softly support their pressure points. Dr. Anadu adds that “firm mattresses are important because they help maintain the body’s shape,” and that cooling, responsive materials — like latex or the GelFlex Grid® — are often preferable to memory foam.¹⁴

Ease Arthritis Pain With Purple

Our innovative GelFlex Grid® technology provides unparalleled comfort and life-changing sleep. Engineered for both softness and support, the Grid® maintains the natural curvature of your spine to reduce pain by 40%.* 

It’s been used in hospital beds for critical patients for over two decades, and now you can experience its total body comfort in your own home.

*Reduced musculoskeletal pain by up to 40% in trial participants. Based on an independent study performed on Purple hybrid mattresses vs. previous mattresses.

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A combination of pocketed coils, comfort layers, and the revolutionary GelFlex Grid® provides superior pressure relief and full-body support.

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