Colin O'Banion Physical Therapy

Colin O'Banion Physical Therapy Helping clients resolve pain & optimize health and performance using a comprehensive framework.

03/07/2026

My goal in treating is always to get to the root cause of the issue, not just address the symptoms.

While the symptoms are what’s causing your discomfort, they aren’t the issue.

Take my hole in the kitchen ceiling analogy:

We can mop up the water that’s coming in from the hole in the ceiling all day, but we have to fix the hole to really get you back to restored function.

The movement is the key.

That happens with exercise to strengthen the imbalance and dysfunction...WHILE we address the symptoms with supoorting modalities like dry needling, body work, or shockwave.

Real recovery happens when we address the underlying imbalance or dysfunction with the right movement and strengthening.

If you’re finally ready to identify what’s causing your pain, let me know.

Questions about the issue you’re dealing with? Just DM me CONSULT and we can set up a free 15 minute call.

📍 Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy | Boulder, CO

02/23/2026

Emotional wellbeing and pain are deeply connected.

It’s my job to determine if your pain is stemming from a mechanical issue.

And if it’s not I have a great network of professionals to collaborate with to support you.

So grateful for this review because taking a holistic approach to physical therapy is always my goal.

02/19/2026

I used to put runners through my standard (yet very thorough) evaluation.

Now I’ve built a targeted evaluation process that is specific to runners when they come in for an injury.

My Running Assessment + Injury Treatment starts with a deep, runner-specific evaluation and hands-on treatment right away.

What I look at in the evaluation:
• Gait + stride mechanics
• Functional movement + activation patterns
• Stability + force absorption
• Mobility, flexibility + asymmetries

This isn’t standard PT. It’s targeted, diagnostic work for how runners actually move.

I then build a custom 3 phase rehab plan and provide options for physical therapy that fit their training and rehab goals.

If you’re a Boulder runner dealing with chronic pain (or looking to prevent injury) we’ll create a custom plan that meets your body and your goals where they are at.

Questions? DM me CONSULT and we can set up a free 15 minute call.

📍 Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy | Boulder, CO

02/16/2026

I used to put runners through my standard (yet very thorough) evaluation.

Now I’ve built a targeted evaluation process that is specific to runners when they come in for an injury.

My Running Assessment + Injury Treatment starts with a deep, runner-specific evaluation and hands-on treatment right away.

What I look at in the evaluation:
• Gait + stride mechanics
• Functional movement + activation patterns
• Stability + force absorption
• Mobility, flexibility + asymmetries

This isn’t standard PT. It’s targeted, diagnostic work for how runners actually move.

I then build a custom 3 phase rehab plan and provide options for physical therapy that fit their training and rehab goals.

If you’re a Boulder runner dealing with chronic pain (or looking to prevent injury) we’ll create a custom plan that meets your body and your goals where they are at.

Questions? DM me CONSULT and we can set up a free 15 minute call.

📍 Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy | Boulder, CO

02/13/2026

Sciatica 101: PART 3: What are the Best Sciatica Stretches?

If it’s a disc issue, your goal is to move the disc away from the nerve root, not flexing into it.

While I always say we need to start with an evaluation to really pinpoint your issue, some movements that are generally safe for sciatica are:

✔️ Lying on your belly
✔️ Sitting with good posture
✔️ Standing
✔️ Fast walking while swinging your arms

If you have a sciatica issue, don’t wing it with youtube.

The best place to start is a thorough physical therapy evaluation.

Book a free 15-minute consultation call and we’ll go over what’s bothering you to see if I can help.

Link in my bio or just DM me CONSULT and I’ll send you the link.

📍 Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy | Boulder, CO

02/13/2026

Sciatica 101: PART 3: What are the Best Sciatica Stretches?

If it’s a disc issue, your goal is to move the disc away from the nerve root, not flexing into it.

Some movements that are generally safe for sciatica are:

✔️ Lying on your belly
✔️ Sitting with good posture
✔️ Standing
✔️ Fast walking while swinging your arms

If you have a sciatica issue, don’t wing it with youtube.

The best place to start is a thorough physical therapy evaluation.

Book a free 15-minute consultation call and we’ll go over what’s bothering you to see if I can help.

Link in my bio or just DM me CONSULT and I’ll send you the link.

📍 Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy | Boulder, CO

02/12/2026

Emotional wellbeing and pain are deeply connected.

It’s my job to determine if your pain is stemming from a mechanical issue. And if it’s not I have a great network of professionals to collaborate with to support you.

So grateful for this review because taking a holistic approach to physical therapy is always my goal.

I’m looking forward to seeing my New York clients soon!I’ll be there Wednesday 2/25 - Saturday 2/28.Comment LINK to book...
02/10/2026

I’m looking forward to seeing my New York clients soon!

I’ll be there Wednesday 2/25 - Saturday 2/28.

Comment LINK to book an appointment or send me a DM.

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At Black Lab Sports: 3550 Frontier Avenue, Suite D
Boulder, CO
80301

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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