How to… ease arthritis pain at night

Bethany Elliott-hutton, registered osteopath at bodytonicclinic.co.uk, shares her tips…

USE PILLOWS

‘If you have arthritis of the hip then placing a pillow in between your knees when sleeping on your side can help ease the pressure.’

CHECK YOUR MATTRESS

‘Having a supportive mattress can make a big difference in your comfort levels when experiencing arthritis. It’s important to make sure the mattress is not too firm so it can reduce the contact pressure on the joints.’

CONSIDER YOUR MEDICATION

‘If you can’t sleep, talk to your GP to develop a plan for managing your arthritic pain so you can get good rest.’