Colin O'Banion Physical Therapy

12/17/2025

If you’ve got a new pain, check the patterns.

A client came in with dull hip pain—but no injury.

When I asked what changed, she mentioned walking with a 15 lb weighted vest once a week. That was the pattern.

At 120 lbs, that vest is over 10% of her body weight. Her body wasn’t ready for it, and it showed up as compensation in the hip.

Weighted vests can be useful, but the load has to match your capacity—especially if it’s new.

We adjusted: lighter vest or shorter walks. Build from there.

Pain often comes from overload, not trauma. If something doesn’t feel right, step back and look at what’s new.

If you’re dealing with pain that doesn’t add up, DM me “CONSULT” and we’ll set up a free 15-min call to figure it out.

11/27/2025

When pain keeps showing up without a clear cause, the nervous system is usually involved

So if things "check out" mechanically, we need to address the foundation:

Mindset, sleep, gut and oral health, nutrition, movement patterns, environment, and social connection all play a role in how your system processes pain.

When even one of these is out of balance, your body has a harder time recovering.

And once we understand what’s out of alignment, we can build a plan to restore balance, reduce stress load, and support your body’s natural healing ability.

If your pain hasn’t improved with traditional care, let's look at the big picture together.

Just DM me CONSULT to book a FREE 15 minute phone consultation. Or click the link in my bio.

📍 Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy | Boulder, CO

11/22/2025

The time to work on balance and foot strength is before you're worried about it.

Balance and foot strength are incredibly trainable.

Simple daily habits can rebuild confidence and keep you moving the way you want to as you age.

If you’ve noticed subtle changes in your balance or stability, it’s worth paying attention now instead of later.

And a few focused exercises can make a big difference.

Swipe through for a list of exercises and tips I recommend for preventative and corrective therapy.

If you want a balance and strength routine that fits your activity level, just send me a DM and we can set up a session.

📍 Colin O’Banion Physical Therapy | Boulder, CO

11/20/2025