Sports Injury Rehab in Sulphur Springs, TX

Whether you play high school ball, lift, run, or chase a pickleball on weekends, an injury can take you out of the game. Our goal is to help you recover well, rebuild strength, and get back to what you love with confidence.

Dr. Anthony and Dr. Amber Pacheco both earned a Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation and completed a residency at a sport rehabilitation and performance clinic. We see kids, teens, and adults.

Injuries we commonly help with

  • Muscle strains, such as hamstring, calf, and groin

  • Mild to moderate sprains, such as ankle sprains

  • Overuse pain, such as tennis elbow, shin pain, and runner's knee

  • Shoulder, hip, and back pain from lifting or throwing

  • Getting back to sport after time off

What helps recovery

Modern sports medicine has moved away from total rest. For many soft tissue injuries, the best plan is to protect the area for a short time, then bring back movement and load step by step. Staying positive, keeping the rest of your body active, and building strength all help.

Exercise is also one of the best ways to lower your risk of future injury. Research shows that strength training in particular can cut sports injuries by a large amount.

How we can help

Your first visit includes an exam and a movement screen. We look at the injured area and at how the rest of your body moves, since a problem in one place can add stress somewhere else. Then we build a plan around your sport and your timeline. It may include:

We will give you clear steps for getting back to training and let you know when it is time to return to full play.

Common questions

Do you see youth athletes? Yes. We see kids and teens for sports injuries and joint or muscle pain.

Can I keep training while I heal? Often yes, with changes. We will help you find what you can still do safely.

When to get checked right away

See urgent care or an emergency room if you cannot put weight on the leg, a joint looks out of place, there is a lot of swelling right away, you heard a pop with sudden weakness, or you had a hit to the head with confusion, headache, or vomiting. If a fracture or a complete tear is possible, imaging and a medical referral come first.

Book a visit

Ready to get back in the game? We would love to help.

Book Online or call 903-629-5126.

Pacheco Spine and Sport, 1067 Gilmer Street, Suite C, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

This page is for general education and is not a substitute for a personal medical exam.

Sources

  1. Dubois B, Esculier JF. Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and LOVE. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(2):72-73. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101253

  2. Lauersen JB, Bertelsen DM, Andersen LB. The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Sports Med. 2014;48(11):871-877. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2013-092538