Sampsell Physical Therapy & Functional Wellness

Sampsell Physical Therapy & Functional Wellness Empowering the Shenandoah Valley to recover their strength, health, mobility and function!

Many of our patients come to us unsure of what the next step should be — especially when it involves their kids. That’s ...
01/14/2026

Many of our patients come to us unsure of what the next step should be — especially when it involves their kids. That’s why every conversation starts with honesty, clarity, and a personalized plan.

Just like this parent shared:

“Our first experience with Eric was for our son's leg injury. Eric was very informative and honest at our consultation appointment and helped us make a decision about moving forward with the therapy process. He has given great feedback about our son's progress and helped him heal, working from many different methods. Our son comes home from therapy with great things to say about Eric!
I would highly recommend Sampsell Physical Therapy to anyone in need of this service.”

Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all — especially for young athletes.
And when care is collaborative, progress speaks for itself.

📞 One conversation could change everything.

Tossing and turning through the night?That pain you feel the next morning isn’t random.Poor sleep increases pain sensiti...
01/13/2026

Tossing and turning through the night?
That pain you feel the next morning isn’t random.

Poor sleep increases pain sensitivity — even if you didn’t injure anything new.
It slows tissue healing, ramps up inflammation, and lowers your pain threshold.

Most of our patients don’t realize:
👉 Rest is one of the most overlooked tools in your recovery toolbox.
👉 One better night of sleep can mean less pain — and more mobility — the next day.

Here’s what helps:
• Gentle evening movement to release tension
• Lowering stress before bed
• Supporting your body’s comfort (not just your mattress)

You don’t need more pills. You need a plan.
Because healing doesn’t happen while pushing — it happens while resting.

Let’s change that — book your free call today.


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Hearing from our patients inspires us every day. Thank you to 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗔 for sharing this feedback with us! "I received 10...
01/13/2026

Hearing from our patients inspires us every day. Thank you to 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗔 for sharing this feedback with us!

"I received 100% of Dr Sampsell’s attention during my appointment. His wealth of knowledge and passion for wanting to help his patients is remarkable. I highly recommend."

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Still waking up feeling 20 years older than you are?That stiffness isn’t just from “sleeping wrong.” It’s your body stru...
01/12/2026

Still waking up feeling 20 years older than you are?

That stiffness isn’t just from “sleeping wrong.” It’s your body struggling to reset and recharge overnight — and your joints paying the price.

At Sampsell Physical Therapy & Functional Wellness, we help you move better by treating the real reasons behind pain — like poor circulation, under-recovered tissues, and nervous system sensitivity.

This isn’t just about mornings. It’s about restoring your whole-body resilience — so you can feel stronger, looser, and more confident all day long.

➡️ Slide through to learn what’s really causing morning stiffness — and what you can do about it.


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Most physical therapy models stop at short-term fixes: treat the pain, hand you a few exercises, send you on your way.Bu...
01/12/2026

Most physical therapy models stop at short-term fixes: treat the pain, hand you a few exercises, send you on your way.

But what happens when the pain keeps coming back?

At Sampsell Physical Therapy & Functional Wellness, I take a different approach—one that looks beyond the symptom to address the real reasons your body isn’t healing.

✔️ Poor sleep
✔️ Chronic stress
✔️ Inflammation and nervous system overload
✔️ Movement habits that sabotage progress

Functional wellness isn’t a buzzword — it’s the missing link in long-term recovery. And it’s the foundation of how I care for every patient.

Read the full blog post now to see why this model works — and how it could change your recovery story.
Click here: https://www.sampsellpt.com/blog/why-functional-wellness-matters-more-than-ever-in-physical-therapy

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01/11/2026

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01/10/2026

We love working with kids…
But every now and then, one of my little pediatric patients shows up like they just crushed a pack of sour Skittles and a WWE audition. 😅

Rehab turns into survival mode real quick.
Controlled chaos? Maybe. But we still get results — because we meet every kid where they are.

Here’s the truth: Healing isn’t just about doing the “right” exercises.
It’s about creating an environment where the body — and the nervous system — can settle, adapt, and grow stronger.

Even when the energy’s wild, our focus stays the same: whole-body wellness, lasting recovery, and helping everyone return to the life they love.

📍 Book your evaluation at Sampsell Physical Therapy & Functional Wellness — Stephens City’s trusted one-on-one PT clinic.

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𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 Remember that childhood snack you used to crave? Toast with cinnamon sugar, cheese,...
01/09/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱
Remember that childhood snack you used to crave? Toast with cinnamon sugar, cheese, and crackers, or maybe cereal straight from the box. Make it again exactly how you did back then. Sit down and eat it like it's the best thing in the world. Sometimes comfort just needs revisiting.

Why Functional Wellness Matters More Than Ever in Physical Therapy 👇👇 ******erVA
01/08/2026

Why Functional Wellness Matters More Than Ever in Physical Therapy 👇👇

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Still dealing with shoulder pain — even after stretches or adjustments?It might not be your shoulder at all.Your thoraci...
01/07/2026

Still dealing with shoulder pain — even after stretches or adjustments?

It might not be your shoulder at all.

Your thoracic spine (mid-back) plays a major role in overhead movement — and when it's stiff, your shoulder takes the hit.

Poor mid-back mobility = faulty scapular mechanics = irritation, clicking, and pain.

If your shoulder isn’t gliding smoothly, the real problem might be behind it.

Swipe through to learn how thoracic mobility could be the missing link in your recovery — and what you can start doing now.

Then schedule a shoulder + spine mobility screen at Sampsell Physical Therapy & Functional Wellness to restore smooth, pain-free motion.

01/06/2026

Stress doesn’t just live in your head — your body feels it too.

When stress stays high, muscles guard, circulation shifts away from healing, and the nervous system stays on edge. Over time, pain becomes louder not because you’re damaged… but because your system never gets the signal that it’s safe to settle down.

This is something we see often in people who’ve tried “everything” and still hurt. The missing piece usually isn’t more force or more treatment — it’s helping the body and brain relearn calm, confident movement together.

If this hits close to home and you’re tired of feeling stuck in that loop, a simple conversation can help you see what’s really driving your pain — and how to change it.

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Hearing from our patients inspires us every day. Thank you to 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗧 for sharing this feedback with us!"Eric provides ...
01/06/2026

Hearing from our patients inspires us every day. Thank you to 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗧 for sharing this feedback with us!

"Eric provides individualized treatment modalities and modifies interventions as necessary to meet his patients’ changing needs. As a health care provider, I am impressed with his diagnostic abilities. I attribute my current pain free status to his care."

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