Colin O'Banion, DPT

Maybe you're watching the World Cup, following your favorite club, or seeing friends join local leagues and feeling the itch to play soccer again. Maybe you played in high school, college, or recreational leagues years ago. You still consider yourself athletic. You can go for a run, hit the gym, hike the trails around Boulder, or stay active with other sports. But soccer is different. One of the biggest mistakes returning players make is assuming that because they feel fit enough to play,...

You’re consistent with your strength work. You lift, you train, you’re not skipping the basics. On paper, you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing. But something still feels off. There’s a sense that a certain area just isn’t contributing the way it should. Maybe it feels weaker than expected, or harder to engage, even though you’ve been training it. Is this actually a strength issue, or is something else getting in the way? The Limitation of Strengthening Alone Strength and stretching...

Many cases of neck pain, back pain, and even sciatica develop from the positions we spend the most time in each day. When the spine and pelvis stay in stressed positions, like slouching while sitting, standing unevenly, or sleeping in poor alignment, certain muscles, joints, and nerves absorb more load than they’re designed to handle. Over time, that repeated stress can lead to irritation, stiffness, and persistent pain. Why Posture Can Lead to Pain From an orthopedic and physical therapy...