If you've been struggling with chronic pain in Boulder that hasn't responded to physical therapy, chiropractic care, injections, or massage, you're not alone. Many patients come to me frustrated, wondering why nothing seems to work. Often, the true driver of persistent pain isn't just mechanical. It's stress, and it may not be obvious. My Approach: Start with a Thorough Evaluation and Assessment As a holistic physical therapist , every initial session begins with a compreh

Neck pain can be frustrating, confusing, and deeply disruptive — especially when nothing seems to work. If you’ve tried massage,...

If you’re Googling “best stretches for sciatica ,” you’re already frustrated with nerve pain shooting down your leg, into your glute, or...

Runners in Boulder—whether logging miles the trails or prepping for upcoming high-altitude races—often face hamstring strains that...

If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, lingering injuries, or stubborn soft tissue issues that haven’t responded to traditional...

Spring has arrived in Boulder—which means the trails have dried out, bikes are back on the road, and climbing season is officially...

Many people wait until they're deep in pain before seeking help—but the truth is, there’s no wrong time to see a good physical therapist....

Boulder, Colorado is unlike almost anywhere else in the country. Our community is packed with runners tackling steep trails, cyclists on...

Colin O’Banion, Doctor of Physical Therapy Colin is a licensed Physical Therapist and founder of Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy in...

As a lifelong soccer player and physical therapist here in Boulder, I’ve seen (and felt) firsthand how bunions can hold people back from...

Who Gets Sciatica? Sciatica affects a wide range of people, but certain lifestyles and habits make it more common. Here in Boulder, I...

If you’ve been to physical therapy before and felt like your care wasn’t personalized, you’re not alone. Many clinics follow a...

If you’ve tried physical therapy before and it didn’t work, you’re not alone. Many people come to me feeling frustrated and disappointed...

You’re likely no stranger to pain—maybe even chronic pain. And you’ve probably tried traditional physical therapy—perhaps multiple...

As football and soccer seasons wind down here in Boulder, student athletes can now look forward to a well-deserved break. They've had...

Managing chronic pain—whether due to sciatica, tendonitis, a herniated disc, or ongoing lower back issues—can feel like an endless cycle....

Are you dealing with persistent pain that doesn’t seem to respond to any form of treatment? Or have you gone through physical therapy,...

If you’re struggling with persistent pain or a stubborn injury, you may feel like you’ve tried every option for relief, only to find...

In my approach to holistic physical therapy, a key concept I emphasize is what I call “Don’t Scratch the Itch.” If you're dealing with...