Colin O'Banion, DPT

Have you already tried physical therapy, chiropractic, or the “wait and see” approach for scoliosis—and still feel stuck? I see it all the time. Many people come to me after working through conventional treatments that failed to deliver long-term relief. At my Boulder-based clinic, I offer expert-level scoliosis physical therapy designed for those ready to move beyond generic care and get real results. With over 20 years of experience treating complex pain and spinal conditions, I use a...

If you're a runner in Boulder dealing with nagging pain that just won't go away—even after stretching, foam rolling, or taking time off—you're not alone. From hamstring strains and plantar fasciitis to hip or low back pain, recurring injuries are a frustrating part of the running journey for many. But there's a smarter way to solve them. At Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy, I focus on identifying and treating the root cause  of your running pain, not just the symptoms. In working with a number...

Still in pain even though your tests are “normal”? It might not be your body — it might be your brain. In my Boulder physical therapy practice, I often see clients who’ve tried everything from MRIs to massage, with no real solution to their pain, and no closer to the answer of what is causing it. In many of these cases, the pain isn’t due to ongoing tissue damage — it’s coming from the nervous system itself. This is called neuroplastic pain  — when the brain stays stuck in a danger mode,...