Your Pillow Matters... More Than You Think

Mon Apr 07 2025

  • Sleep Education

Struggling with Poor Sleep? Your Pillow Might Be to Blame

When we think about great sleep, we tend to focus on mattresses—but your pillow plays just as important a role. In fact, the wrong pillow can lead to neck pain, restless nights, and even long-term health issues.

Believe it or not, your pillow has a huge impact on how you sleep, how you feel when you wake up, and even how your body moves throughout the day. We've helped countless Utahns realize that swapping out a worn-out pillow for one that’s truly suited to their needs can be a total sleep game-changer.

Let’s break down why your pillow deserves way more attention—and how to find one that will help you sleep better and wake rested.

Alignment Matters More Than You Might Think

Ever wake up with a stiff neck or aching shoulders and just blame it on a bad night? Your pillow might be the real culprit.

A good pillow keeps your spine aligned by cradling your head and neck in a natural, neutral position. The wrong one? It can throw everything out of whack—leading to discomfort, pain, and restless sleep.

💤 Quick guide:

  • Side sleepers: Look for something firm and lofty to fill the gap between your shoulder and head.
  • Back sleepers: Medium support helps keep your neck in a comfy, supported curve.
  • Stomach sleepers: You’ll want something flatter and softer to avoid straining your neck.

Better Support, Better Sleep

Here’s what we’ve noticed with our customers: when they switch to a pillow that actually supports their sleep style, they sleep longer, toss and turn less, and wake up feeling more refreshed.

Whether you're dealing with night sweats, shoulder pressure, or constantly flipping your pillow, there’s a solution for that—and we carry it.

✨ Some of our favorites:

  • Cooling Gel Pillows – For hot sleepers (we see you, Utah summers)
  • Memory Foam Pillows – Great for contouring comfort
  • Curved Pillows – Designed for better spinal alignment

Sleep Wellness Starts at the Top (Literally)

🌿Let’s talk about how your pillow affects your health—beyond just comfort.

  • Allergy-friendly options: Hypoallergenic pillows help reduce common irritants like dust mites and mold (big win for families).
  • Breathing better: The right pillow can elevate your head just enough to ease snoring and open airways.
  • Pain relief: If you deal with chronic neck, back, or shoulder pain, upgrading your pillow could be the easiest fix you’ve never tried.

Think You Might Be Using the Wrong Pillow?

Here are some red flags we see all the time:

🚩 You wake up sore or stiff
🚩 You fold, flip, or fluff your pillow constantly
🚩 Your pillow is flat, lumpy, or smells musty
🚩 You’ve had it longer than two years
🚩 You sleep better on hotel pillows

If you nodded along to any of these, it’s probably time to break up with your current pillow.


We’ll Help You Find The One

We love matching sleepers with their perfect pillows! Our Sleep Fit Experience isn’t just for mattresses. You’ll get a one-on-one walkthrough with our sleep experts to test different pillow types based on your favorite sleeping position, pressure points, and comfort preferences.

Come in, lay back, and really feel the difference. It’s part of what makes shopping with us a personalized, pressure-free experience.


One Small Change, Big Sleep Upgrade

We get it—pillows aren’t always top-of-mind when you're thinking about improving your sleep. But trust us, they should be. Your pillow might be the easiest and least expensive upgrade you can make today for better sleep tonight.


Visit Us in Store and Try It for Yourself

Ready to see (and feel) the difference the right pillow can make?
Come by any Mattress Warehouse Utah location and talk to our sleep experts. We’ll help you find your perfect pillow—and your best night’s sleep.

Better sleep starts here.
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