Trigger Point Injections

Trigger Point Injections in Mokena, IL for Muscle Pain Relief

If you're living with persistent muscle pain, stiffness, or knots that won’t go away with massage or stretching, trigger point injections may offer effective relief.

What Causes Trigger Points and Muscle Knots?

Trigger points are tight bands of muscle that can cause localized pain or even refer pain to other areas of the body. These “knots” often develop due to stress, injury, poor posture, or overuse—and they can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life.

What Are Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger point injections (TPIs) are a simple, in-office procedure that involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic—sometimes combined with anti-inflammatory medication—directly into the affected muscle knot. The goal is to release the tension, reduce pain, and restore normal function to the muscle.

Conditions That May Benefit From Trigger Point Injections

• Chronic neck, shoulder, or back pain
• Tension headaches
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Fibromyalgia-related muscle pain
• Postural strain from long hours at a desk or on your feet

Why Consider Trigger Point Injections?

• Minimally invasive, quick procedure (typically under 10 minutes)
• Provides targeted pain relief without systemic medication
• Can improve range of motion and muscle flexibility
• Often used alongside physical therapy, chiropractic care, or other treatments

If you’re struggling with muscle pain that isn’t improving with other methods, trigger point injections may help you finally get lasting relief and feel like yourself again.

Robyn Aceves, FNP-C

"Medicine is an art that begins at the bedside."

Robyn Aceves brings over 25 years of experience in the medical field, including more than a decade as a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. With full practice authority, she specializes in hormone replacement therapy, metabolic and obesity-related care, and comprehensive weight loss management. Robyn is especially focused on identifying underlying inflammatory drivers of chronic conditions like Hashimoto’s and Type 2 diabetes.

Proudly Serving Mokena and the Surrounding Communities

Comprehensive Body Connections is based in Mokena, IL, and welcomes patients from across the Lincoln-Way area and beyond. We regularly see patients from New Lenox, Frankfort, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Manhattan, Arbury Hills, Orland HIlls, Joliet, and the greater southwest Chicago suburbs. Whether you're looking for hormone and thyroid care, weight loss support, or functional medicine close to home, our Mokena clinic is an easy drive from these nearby towns, and we're happy to help you get started no matter where in the region you're coming from.