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When Kegels Are Helpful For Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Dec 43 min read

When Kegels Are Helpful For Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

If you've read any of my blogs or followed me for some time I talk a lot about how pelvic floor therapy isn't just about kegels, because...

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What To Do Besides Kegels If You Have Bladder Leakage With Running

Carri Dominick

Nov 212 min read

What To Do Besides Kegels If You Have Bladder Leakage With Running

All we hear about pelvic floor issues and bladder leakage is to do kegels. But what does the research show helps with bladder leakage...

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Carri Dominick

Sep 252 min read

Prenatal Massage Benefits

At Recharge Therapy we also offer prenatal massage in addition to pelvic floor therapy services. Our goal is to be able to support...

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How To Start Exercising Safely After Pregnancy

Carri Dominick

Aug 52 min read

How To Start Exercising Safely After Pregnancy

Do you remember getting the "all clear" to exercise at your 6 week postpartum check up? Did you have a plan of what you wanted to do for...

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Using Your Voice To Help Your Pelvic Floor In Childbirth

Carri Dominick

Jul 152 min read

Using Your Voice To Help Your Pelvic Floor In Childbirth

Last week I wrote about the voice and pelvic floor connections. You can read that post here. I briefly mentioned in that blog about using...

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Carri Dominick

Jul 92 min read

The Voice And Pelvic Floor Connection

Living in Long Beach I feel like I am far away from Hollywood and the entertainment scene. Yes, I know, maybe I am an hour away and not a...

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Two Tips To Help With Chronic Constipation

Carri Dominick

Jul 22 min read

Two Tips To Help With Chronic Constipation

Chronic constipation is often multi factorial meaning: there may be medical issues that need to be addressed, diet is likely a factor,...

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Help! It Feels Like My Insides Are Falling Out! A Guide To Treating Your Prolapse

Carri Dominick

May 234 min read

Help! It Feels Like My Insides Are Falling Out! A Guide To Treating Your Prolapse

Has this happened to you? I'm here to explain what is happening, why it is happening and what you can do about it. Prolapse: That is the...

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Exercise and Fitness Tips For Women In Menopause

Carri Dominick

Apr 254 min read

Exercise and Fitness Tips For Women In Menopause

I recently (as of this writing) attended a lecture about the best health and fitness tips for women in menopause. This lecture was given...

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Overactive Bladder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Carri Dominick

Mar 204 min read

Overactive Bladder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Introduction: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can...

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Bladder Leakage in Women Over the Age of 50

Carri Dominick

Mar 114 min read

Bladder Leakage in Women Over the Age of 50

Bladder leakage is common. It is especially common in women due to our anatomy, but you don't have to live with bladder leakage! There...

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2 Tools To Help With Perineum Stretching

Carri Dominick

Feb 62 min read

2 Tools To Help With Perineum Stretching

Have you heard of perineum stretching? Perineum stretching is stretching of the muscles and soft tissues of the perineum. The perineum is...

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2 Tips To Not Pee Your Pants When You Sneeze

Carri Dominick

Jan 162 min read

2 Tips To Not Pee Your Pants When You Sneeze

Do you sometimes pee your pants when you sneeze? Are you afraid of this happening? Here are two tips to prevent bladder leakage when you...

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Finding Relief: A Guide to Different Cushions For Tailbone Pain

Carri Dominick

Nov 30, 20233 min read

Finding Relief: A Guide to Different Cushions For Tailbone Pain

I see many clients in my clinic who come in for tailbone pain, also known as coccydynia. While we work on decreasing their pain with...

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The Differences Between Vaginal Estrogen and Vaginal Moisturizer: Which Should I Choose?

Carri Dominick

Nov 9, 20233 min read

The Differences Between Vaginal Estrogen and Vaginal Moisturizer: Which Should I Choose?

Many women experience changes in their vaginal health throughout their lifetime, and two common options for addressing these changes are...

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Menopause and Painful Sex: Some Helpful Tips

Carri Dominick

Oct 29, 20233 min read

Menopause and Painful Sex: Some Helpful Tips

Menopause is a natural biological process that signifies the end of a woman's reproductive years. It typically occurs in women around age...

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Carri Dominick

Oct 16, 20232 min read

How Menopause Impacts the Bladder

Introduction: Menopause is a significant life stage for women, marked by the cessation of menstruation and a series of hormonal changes....

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6 Exercises to Decrease Back Pain During Pregnancy

Carri Dominick

Oct 2, 20232 min read

6 Exercises to Decrease Back Pain During Pregnancy

You don't have to live with back pain during your pregnancy! Often clients will come to me because of their back pain during pregnancy...

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How Physical Therapy Can Help Alleviate Back Pain During Pregnancy

Carri Dominick

Sep 29, 20232 min read

How Physical Therapy Can Help Alleviate Back Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a miraculous journey, but it can also bring a fair share of discomforts, with back pain being one of the most common...

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Carri Dominick

Aug 24, 20232 min read

How Do You Know If You Need Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Here are some signs that you could benefit from pelvic floor therapy and common conditions we see in the clinic. Pelvic Pain: If you...

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