Earthbound®
Grounding Patches
- Grounding right where it hurts — target a sore knee, back, or joint instead of your whole body
- Support recovery & comfort — research suggests grounding may aid the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes
- Peel, stick, and relax — reusable for up to 3 days, with everything you need in the kit
The clinical evidence
Grounding — also called earthing — is the same direct contact with the Earth that these patches deliver to a targeted area. It has been studied in peer-reviewed reviews and controlled trials examining inflammation, circulation, pain, stress, and recovery. The literature points to beneficial effects on inflammation- and circulation-related outcomes.
2023: Grounding was shown to be a potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant intervention.
Sinatra et al., Biomedical Journal, 2023 — peer-reviewed review discussing grounding’s positive effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiovascular function, and recovery.
2020: A peer-reviewed review linked grounding with reduced pain, inflammation, and stress, plus improved circulation and energy.
Menigoz et al., EXPLORE, 2020 — peer-reviewed review of grounding research and clinical observations. The authors summarize evidence showing that grounding may reduce inflammation, pain, and stress while improving blood flow, energy, and overall well-being.
2015: A peer-reviewed review connected grounding with reduced inflammation, improved immune response, and faster recovery.
Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, Journal of Inflammation Research, 2015 — peer-reviewed review of grounding’s effects on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and recovery.
2013: Grounding improved red blood cell surface charge and reduced blood viscosity, supporting healthier circulation.
Chevalier et al., Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013 — controlled study measuring zeta potential and blood viscosity, both key factors in circulation, before and after grounding.
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- ✓ Targeted gel patches — ground a single sore spot directly: knee, back, ankle, or joint.
- ✓ Reusable up to 3 days — peel, stick, and relax; the same patch keeps working
- ✓ Complete 30-pack kit — 30 patches, 15ft cord with safety resistor, and outlet tester included
- ✓ From the team behind our #1 grounding mattress pad — engineered, not gimmicked
What do grounding patches actually do?
They bring grounding to one specific spot on your body instead of all of it. Each patch is a soft pad with a conductive gel center that sticks to your skin, then connects through the included cord to the grounding port of a standard outlet — placing that area in direct contact with the Earth's free electrons. It's the same connection you'd get walking barefoot on the ground, focused exactly where you want it. Research suggests grounding may support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes, circulation, and recovery.
Where should I put them?
Anywhere you want targeted grounding — a sore knee, lower back, ankle, wrist, shoulder, or a recovering muscle. Place the gel center directly on clean, dry skin so it makes solid contact. You can move a patch to wherever you need it most that day.
Is it safe? Does electricity flow through them?
No electricity ever flows through the patch to you. It connects only to the grounding wire in your outlet and draws in the Earth's free electrons — nothing more, the same way every Earthbound® grounding product works. The cord has a built-in 100k ohm resistor as a safety measure. As a simple precaution, disconnect during thunderstorms.
How do I set them up?
It takes under a minute. First, use the included outlet tester to confirm your outlet is properly grounded. Then peel a patch and stick it onto the area you want to ground, snap one end of the cord to the patch and plug the other into the outlet's grounding port. That's it — peel, stick, snap, and you're grounded.
Can I reuse a patch?
Yes. As long as the gel center stays in contact with your skin, a single patch can be worn and reused for up to three days before you replace it. The 30-pack is designed to last, so you always have a fresh patch ready when you need one.
How are patches different from the mattress pad or a mat?
They solve different problems. The mattress pad and mats ground your whole body passively while you rest. The patches are for targeted grounding — one focused area at a time, exactly where you feel it. Many customers use the pad at night for full-body coverage and reach for a patch when one specific spot needs attention.
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A knee that won't quit. A back that flares by noon. Send grounding straight to it.
Your mattress pad grounds you everywhere at once while you sleep, but a flaring knee, an aching lower back, or a recovering joint often needs grounding concentrated right where it hurts. The skin is your most direct point of contact with the Earth's electrons, and placing that connection on a single area lets you focus it, the same targeted relief you'd reach for after a long day on your feet or a hard workout.
3 days
of continuous targeted grounding from a single reusable patch, right where you need it
Grounding patches stick gently to your skin and connect through the included cord to a grounded outlet, placing one specific area in direct contact with the Earth's free electrons. Research suggests free electrons may help neutralize free radicals and support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes, while the conductive gel keeps that connection steady without asking you to sit still or change a thing.
Pair with a Grounding Mattress Pad for true grounding around the clock, day and night.
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Hear from some of our most recent customers:
Rebecca Huff1 day ago
Happy to see the new technology
I have known about Earthing for many years, but I was so happy to see the new technology spring up that allows for conductivity without direct skin on a sheet! This is great! I am sleeping better and very pleased with the size of the mat!
Nansy Marsiglia4 days ago
Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again
After dealing with serious menopausal symptoms, including lack of sleep, nervousness...etc. I starting looking elsewhere than medications that were making it worse. I pulled a blind folded study on my husband and decided not to tell him that it was on our bed. After a couple of weeks, I noticed, and he also mentioned, that he is sleeping deeper. Recently I started having dreams again. This is a great product, my only suggestion would be to find a way to know that the current is working on the mattress instead of testing every week (my outlet only has this plugged in) Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again.
Joann Sochan2 days ago
Finally sleeping through the night
Sleep more soundly, up less during night, nagging aches seem to disappear. Love the pillow covers also, great for neck and shoulder areas. Very comfortable.
Regina Sousa5 days ago
Makes quite an impact
I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I believe it has helped me sleep sounder and actually dreamt which does not happen very often. I have felt more rested daily. I removed it for a week and felt a need to put it back on my bed because I felt tired. I am very happy with the purchase and I will buy again. Thank you very much for a quality grounded pad. Excellent product and makes quite an impact on my sleeping and less tired during the day. Highly recommend.
Joseph Cotillo3 days ago
More durable than grounding sheets
Works as good as the sheets I had that wore out due to washing. Problem solved!
James Bowe1 day ago
This pad is worth every penny
The grounding mat is excellent. It fully covers and stays in place on our king bed. Our normal wake up - all body pain and stiffness- has become a memory as we wake up almost pain and stiffness free. This pad is worth every penny. We added to it by placing miracle sheets on the bed and pillow cases. Great combo.
Brad DeFord1 day ago
Pain relieved
I believe the mattress pad has not only helped me get a better night sleep, but has also helped to heal the pain in my right hip.
Eric Stoneberg1 day ago
Glad I replaced my sheet
I had been using a grounding sheet that was effective when I first purchased it, then through repeated washings it lost its efficacy. Replacing it with this grounding pad has been a revelation. I'm sleeping more deeply. And dreaming more! I'm glad I replaced the old sheet with the pad from Earthbound.
Cheryl Sadler4 days ago
I expect continued improvement
I had a grounding mat before this one, and after five years, it was disintegrating so I threw it away. After a week, my joints were hurting and I was sleeping very poorly. I didn't immediately find your website, so I bought a grounding sheet for $189. After a couple of weeks, it was obvious it wasn't as good as a grounding mat. I then found your website and placed an order. My joints feel much better, and my edema is improved. I have slept through a few nights without waking up or turning over, as I had slept for several years. I expect continued improvement.
Leatha Anderson6 days ago
This way you can use your regular sheets
Love it, sleeping better, pet sleeping on bed sleeps better. We shared one with someone else and she is loving it too. We have the extra one on our guest room bed. Thank you I think the whole mattress cover is the best, I wasn’t liking the look of the sheets draped over. This way you can use your regular sheets.
Dwen Bontrager1 day ago
I'm a believer
I'm not as convinced for me but I have seen a BIG change in my wife's sleep. She has been sleeping in a way we have not seen in a long time. It's real. I'm a believer.
Serge Vaillancourt3 days ago
Slow to tell, slow to feel
Slow to tell. Slow to feel. I am in constant extreme pain. Did the grounding mat help. 100%. Did I feel it right away...no. it's been weeks. Do I feel it now...absolutely 100% yes. Got a long way to go. This absolutely mysterious grounding mat has helped. I am, every day, less and less in pain. Do I attribute to this mysterious grounding mat? How could I not. Day by day....less and less all over body pain. Coincidence...I don't think so. Am I pain free.. no. Less mobility pain..100%. Do I recommend... yes. You don't know the benefits until you try. I attribute my reduction in all over pain to this magnificent mar. Do it.
Barbara Hopkins2 days ago
I am able to get out of bed easier
I feel like the mattress pad is really helping with my pain in the morning. I am able to get out of bed easier and seem to be sleeping more deeply and waking less times a night. It has only been about a month and am hoping that this will continue to improve as more time goes on.
Sue Shimer8 days ago
I was finally able to fall asleep
I've only used it a few nights and am already seeing a difference in sleep quality. I have arthritis and the first night was painful. I had been traveling for a week and the night after I returned was especially painful after a day of shuttles, airports, and flying. Mat probably reduced the pain enough I was finally able to fall asleep. I take no prescription or otc pain meds, so it may have been a pretty good test. Last night was far better and slept quietly and well. Looking forward to even longer sleep periods with less and less pain.
Amalia Ramirez6 days ago
I have rarely ever slept through the entire night
Simply Amazing. I am 45 years old and ever since I can remember I have rarely ever slept through the entire night. Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep was a normal thing for me. I was skeptical about the grounding mat at first. I am so glad I got it. I'm getting a good night's rest and I can't explain it. I definitely recommend it.
Sean Schofield3 days ago
This is a major improvement in my life
I have used the grounding mat before, but it was rather small and would move in the night. This is amazing. It works amazing and I could tell the next morning when I woke up. I was so well rested and my joints actually are not hurting like not at all.. It’s insane that the first day I could tell a huge difference on each day it still keeps happening so I was saying this is a major major improvement in my life and I appreciate it so much thanks guys !
John Dandridge5 days ago
Thank you for a superior product
It works. Sleeping better and less pain in the morning. I have it connected to an 8ft grounding rod and using a multimeter to test for ground through our Cotton bed sheet and it definitely is grounded. Thank you for a superior product...
Darlene Gaudet11 days ago
I had been a bit skeptical
I just love the mattress pad. I had been a bit skeptical but thought what have you got lose, other than money, Let me tell you it was the best purchase ever. I had trouble falling asleep with my insomnia and pain from neuropathy. I tried cannabis which sometimes helped with sleep but did nothing for my neuropathy. Once we put on the mattress pad things started to change. After the first night I was able to fall asleep within minutes and the best part, neuropathy no longer bothered me at night and sleep through the night only to get up to use the bathroom and was then able to fall back asleep almost immediately.
Fawn Staerkel7 days ago
I’m ecstatic and would recommend it to anyone
I have struggled with insomnia my whole life. I tried EVERYTHING. Sleep studies, feng shui, no electronics, sleep apps, plus the nightly concoction of pills that “kind of” worked was ridiculous….Ambien, melatonin, 2 Benadryl. Maybe I’ll be asleep by 1AM. Nothing worked. I’ve been using the grounding mat for a month. The first week I was skeptically enthusiastic but still suspicious. I thought it was probably psychosomatic and would quit working. I’m a month in, and I’m still not sure I understand, but this mat is a miracle. I sleep. I fall asleep much more quickly, I relax and I stay asleep. Like a full night of sleep! I can’t tell you the last time I slept all night….my typical routine was 3-4 nights of little to no sleep and then a night where I would crash but was restless and still woke up tired. I have slept every night. Even my husband is amazed. I also travel for work. I bought a twin size to travel with and I am sleeping really well while traveling also. I chose the mat over the sheets because I thought it would last longer and would be cleaner. I’m ecstatic and would recommend anyone with sleep issues to try it. Maybe it’s voodoo magic, I don’t care. I sleep!
Bonnie Cunningham8 days ago
Don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch anymore
I have definitely noticed that I am sleeping much more soundly and a bit longer than usual for me. In return, my energy level has risen, but at 80, I'm not sure how much of an improvement I can expect. I don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch on a regular basis anymore.
"Grounding has been linked to benefits around sleep, inflammation, and overall wellbeing. But most people can’t spend their day barefoot outdoors. What I like about Earthbound is how accessible they make grounding, offering people a simple way to reconnect with the Earth from home."
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc.Integrative Medicine | Sleep, recovery, and modern wellbeing.
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How real customers are sleeping, recovering, and grounding with Earthbound.
Emily
Best sleep I've had in years.
Reed
It has helped circulation for sure.
Jeff
We are both over 65 and it seems to help us sleep better and longer.
Tonya
I could feel a difference just after a few nights.
Kris
Just what the doctor ordered, we are both sleeping wonderfully!
Marie
I love it and already feel the difference.
Grounding patches FAQ
Do grounding patches actually work?
Yes — grounding patches deliver the same earth connection as walking barefoot, focused on one specific area of your body. Each patch has a conductive gel center that adheres to your skin and connects, through the included cord, to the grounding port of a standard outlet. That places the area in direct contact with the Earth's free electrons. This is the same principle, called grounding or earthing, that researchers have studied for years. Research suggests that this kind of direct contact with the earth may help support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes, healthy circulation, and recovery. The patches simply let you direct that connection to a single spot — a knee, a back, a recovering joint — rather than your whole body at once.
How do grounding patches work?
Each patch is a soft, non-woven pad with a conductive gel center. You peel it, stick it onto clean skin over the area you want to ground, then snap the included cord onto the patch and plug the other end into the grounding port of a standard outlet. From there, the patch places that part of your body in contact with the Earth's free electrons, drawn in through your home's grounding wire. There is no electricity flowing through the patch to you — only the Earth's natural electrons travel through the connection.
Where on my body should I place grounding patches?
Anywhere you want targeted grounding. Common spots include a sore knee, lower back, ankle, wrist, shoulder, or a recovering muscle. Place the gel center directly on clean, dry skin so it makes solid contact, and move the patch to wherever you need it most that day. Because the connection is focused on one area, patches are ideal when you want grounding concentrated on a specific spot rather than spread across your whole body.
Are grounding patches safe? Does electricity run through them?
No electricity ever flows through the patch to you. The patch connects only to the grounding wire in your outlet — the same wire that safely carries excess charge to the earth — and draws in the Earth's free electrons, nothing more. The included cord has a built-in 100k ohm current-limiting resistor as an added safety measure. We recommend testing your outlet with the included tester before first use, and, as a simple precaution, disconnecting during thunderstorms.
How do I set up grounding patches?
Setup takes under a minute. First, plug the included outlet tester into your wall socket to confirm it's properly grounded. Then peel a patch and stick it onto the area you want to ground, snap one end of the cord to the patch, and plug the other end into the outlet's grounding port. That's it — peel, stick, snap, and you're grounded. No apps, no charging, and nothing to maintain.
Can I reuse a grounding patch, and how long does a pack last?
Yes. As long as the gel center stays in contact with your skin, a single patch can be worn and reused for up to three days before you replace it. Each kit includes 30 patches, so a pack is designed to keep you supplied for regular use, with a fresh patch always ready when you need one. Store unused patches in the sealed pack to keep the gel from drying out.
How are patches different from a grounding mat or the mattress pad?
They solve different problems. A grounding mat or mattress pad keeps your whole body connected to the earth passively while you rest — broad, all-over coverage. Grounding patches are for targeted grounding: one focused area at a time, placed exactly where you feel it. Many customers use the mattress pad at night for full-body coverage and reach for a patch when one specific spot — a flaring knee, an aching back, a recovering joint — needs concentrated attention.
References
Peer-reviewed studies
Every claim about grounding on this page is grounded (so to speak) in published, peer-reviewed research. Below are the studies cited throughout.
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The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Oschman, J.L., Chevalier, G., Brown, R. (2015). Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83–96.
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Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity — a major factor in cardiovascular disease
Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S.T., Oschman, J.L., Delany, R.M. (2013). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 102–110.
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The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective reporting of sleep, pain, and stress
Ghaly, M., Teplitz, D. (2004). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(5), 767–776.
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Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
Brown, R., Chevalier, G., Hill, M. (2010). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(3), 265–273.
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Grounding the human body during yoga exercise with a grounded yoga mat reduces blood viscosity
Chevalier, G., Patel, S., Weiss, L., Chopra, D., Mills, P.J. (2019). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25(4), 387–395.
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Earthing (grounding) of human body modulates electroencephalographic signals
Sokal, K., Sokal, P. (2011). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(4), 301–308.
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The neuromodulative role of earthing
Passi, R., Doheny, K.K., Gordin, Y., Hinssen, H., Palmer, C. (2017). Medical Hypotheses, 109, 191–193.
