Traditional spring mattresses can be uncomfortable no matter what sort of physical shape your bones are in.
The constant pressure of the springs pressing up against your body causes you to toss and turn, waking up less rested than you could, and should, be after a long night of sleep.
The pain will occur in pocketed areas; hips and shoulders will ache if you sleep on your side; shoulder blades, buttocks and lower back if you sleep on your back.
Add arthritis to the mix and the pain can become unbearable.
Unfortunately, as long as spring mattresses continue to be made the way they are today, this problem will exist.
Springs are simply too spread out to react properly to heavier parts of the body.
One way to solve the problem of comfortable sleep is to switch to a memory foam mattress.
They don't have springs, so they mold to the shape of your every curve instead of fighting back against you.
Unfortunately, a memory foam mattress can be a very costly investment.
If it seems too much for you consider a memory foam mattress topper.
They cost only a fraction of a full mattress, and as long as it's 3" or thicker it will have the same benefits for your arthritis pain as a full mattress would.
Memory foam mattress toppers can be put on your regular mattress.
The foam will allow you to sink into the bed comfortably instead of being jabbed with springs.
Because the foam reacts to body heat as well as weight, you sink in the most where those pressure points used to lay, so not only will the jabbing disappear overnight, but your spine will also be perfectly aligned throughout the night, allowing you to sleep better and wake up happy.