TL;DR

Insomnia isn’t just “a bad night’s sleep.” One in three Americans struggles with insufficient rest, which leads to higher anxiety, more stress, and long-term health impacts. The U.S. loses hundreds of billions of dollars each year due to sleep deprivation, and Americans now spend over $60 billion annually on sleep aids. But many insomnia-like symptoms actually come from sleeping on the wrong mattress. At Austin Premier Mattress, our personalized sleep fitting helps you address alignment issues, pressure points, overheating, and partner disturbance — the physical triggers behind restless nights.

Insomnia Is Costing Americans More Than Ever — Physically, Emotionally, and Financially

In 2014, the CDC declared insufficient sleep a public health problem. People getting fewer than seven hours a night face higher risks of anxiety, depression, heart disease, obesity, and weakened immune function. These issues don’t always come from emotional stress; often the body is simply uncomfortable and unable to relax deeply. For many Austin sleepers, a mattress that doesn’t fit their body is quietly contributing to nighttime wakeups and disrupted sleep.

The Financial Cost of Insomnia Is Enormous

Multiple studies estimate that the United States loses hundreds of billions of dollars every year in productivity due to sleep deprivation. That shows up as slower work performance, reduced creativity, increased burnout, more sick days, and higher stress. In a fast-paced city like Austin, this level of fatigue compounds quickly across tech workers, educators, healthcare professionals, service workers, and entrepreneurs.

Americans are also spending more than ever trying to fix their sleep. In 2015, people spent around $41 billion on sleep aids. By 2024, that number reached roughly $67 billion. This includes CBD products, prescription sleep medications, supplements, bedtime apps, luxury bedding, and even sleep-focused vacations. But none of these solutions address the root issue when the problem is physical discomfort caused by a misaligned or unsupportive mattress.

The Hidden Truth: Many Insomnia Symptoms Come From an Improper Mattress Fit

People often assume their sleeplessness is due to stress or lifestyle changes, but physical discomfort is one of the biggest contributors to nighttime restlessness. In our Austin showroom, customers say things like: “I wake up exhausted,” “My hips and shoulders hurt,” “I toss and turn all night,” “My partner wakes me up with every movement,” “My mattress sleeps hot.” These are not classic insomnia symptoms — they are signs that the mattress isn’t matching the sleeper’s needs.

How a Proper Mattress Fit Reduces Insomnia-Like Symptoms

Pressure relief helps you stay asleep

If your joints or lower back are strained, your brain stays alert to protect you, preventing deep sleep.

Correct alignment calms the nervous system

When your spine is properly supported, your muscles can fully relax.

Cooling materials reduce overheating

Overheating is one of the biggest triggers for middle-of-the-night wakeups.

Motion isolation helps couples sleep deeper

Partner movement is one of the most common reasons couples believe they are “light sleepers.”

The right pillow completes the system

Neck alignment affects breathing, comfort, and the ability to fall asleep quickly.

Why Austin Premier Mattress Solves Sleep Problems When Others Don’t

Most mattress purchases fail because the shopper is guessing. At Austin Premier Mattress, our 47-bed sleep fitting removes the guesswork by measuring alignment, testing pressure points, assessing comfort preferences, and adjusting in real time until we find the perfect combination for your body. This approach allows us to get it right 99.5% of the time — something big-box stores and online mattress brands simply can’t match.

FAQ

Can a mattress actually improve insomnia?

If your sleep issues come from discomfort, overheating, or poor alignment, yes — the right mattress can dramatically reduce nighttime wakeups and restlessness.

How do I know if my mattress is keeping me awake?

If you wake up sore, tired, hot, or tossing and turning, your mattress is likely contributing more than you think.

What type of mattress is best for insomnia?

There is no universal mattress that fixes insomnia. What actually helps is finding the mattress that fits your body, supports your spine, relieves pressure, and keeps you cool. That’s why Austin Premier Mattress uses a 47-bed sleep fitting gauntlet — a guided in-store process where we test how your body responds to different materials, support levels, and pressure-relief systems. Instead of guessing or hoping a mattress works, we measure your alignment, your pressure points, your comfort markers, and your sleep position in real time. This ensures you land on the exact mattress your body relaxes on, which is the key to reducing insomnia-like symptoms.

Does better sleep really improve mental health?

Yes. High-quality, uninterrupted sleep reduces anxiety, stabilizes mood, and strengthens cognitive function.

Ready to Sleep Through the Night Again, Austin?

If you’re tired of restless nights, morning exhaustion, or relying on sleep aids that don’t solve the real problem, it may be time for a personalized sleep fitting. Austin Premier Mattress proudly serves Austin, South Austin, Kyle, Buda, Cedar Park, Round Rock, and all of Central Texas. Visit us to find a mattress your body will actually respond to — and finally get the kind of sleep you’ve been missing.