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Coralville, Iowa

Reset the muscle.Release the pain.

Dry needling targets the deep trigger points hands alone can't reach — fast relief that holds when paired with movement.

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What you get

  • Immediate reduction in muscle tension
  • Improves range of motion in a single session
  • Pairs with manual therapy and loaded exercise
  • Performed by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy

How it works

01

Assess

We map the trigger points driving your symptoms.

02

Needle

Fine, single-use needles release the muscle in seconds.

03

Move

We load the new range immediately so it sticks.

04

Maintain

A home program keeps the tissue happy between visits.

Close-up of an Aero Performance physical therapist inserting dry needles into a patient’s upper back muscle during a dry needling session in the Coralville, Iowa clinic

Conditions we treat

Chronic neck & shoulder tensionTension headachesCalf strains & Achilles painIT band & hip tightnessPlantar fasciitisPost-event athlete recovery

FAQ

Does it hurt?

The insertion is essentially painless — the needles are thinner than the ones used to draw blood. You may feel a brief involuntary muscle contraction when the needle reaches the trigger point. That contraction is the goal — it's the muscle releasing, and it's over in a second or two.

Is it the same as acupuncture?

No. Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and works with energy meridians. Dry needling is a Western orthopedic technique — we're targeting specific muscle trigger points to release them. Same tool, different training and different purpose.

How often do I need it?

It depends on what we're treating. Some conditions resolve in 1–2 sessions; chronic patterns may need it periodically alongside your movement work. We'll build a plan you're not stuck on forever.