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When Should I See a Physical Therapist Postpartum?
Postpartum is a time period that society, at least Western culture, never prepares us for. We go to birth classes and there are books...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Sep 10, 20192 min read


3 Stretches for Pelvic Floor Pain
Let me start off by saying nothing can replace individualized attention and prescription from a licensed physical therapist. These are...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Aug 28, 20192 min read


Pelvic Organ Prolapse
What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of your internal pelvic organs drops into the vagina. The...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Aug 14, 20193 min read
How Do I Know If I Need Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Many clients tell me they never heard of pelvic floor therapy until they met me or googled their symptoms. Unfortunately most doctors...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Jul 31, 20192 min read


4 Tips to Relieve Neck Pain
I see a lot of clients due to neck pain. Often this neck pain is due to our society and technology and sitting in front of the computer...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Jul 17, 20192 min read


Hormones are a Changin
Let’s talk about hormones. These play a role in a lot of the conditions I treat. I can’t change your hormones or prescribe hormonal...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Jun 26, 20192 min read


TMJ and How Physical Therapy Can Help
What is TMJ? TMJ is a general name for any condition related to the jaw. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. Literally just the...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Jun 5, 20192 min read


Pelvic Floor Therapy For Men
Men can be seen for pelvic floor physical therapy as well as women. Often people think it is only for women after childbirth, but that’s...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
May 22, 20192 min read


6 Tips to Manage Constipation
Constipation is something we have probably all dealt with at some point in our lives. The first time I really felt constipated, that I...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
May 8, 20193 min read


How 4 Visits Changed Incontinence for My Patient
This picture was posted at a recent workshop I did talking to women about pelvic floor therapy and it's so true. So many industries prey...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Apr 18, 20192 min read


5 Tips To Make Your Pregnancy More Comfortable
Here are 5 things you can do to make your back and hips more comfortable throughout your pregnancy. It is common to have some...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Apr 3, 20192 min read
How to Find a Pelvic Physical Therapist Near You
I’ve been receiving a lot of inquiries online of people asking for a pelvic health provider near them. I am always happy to receive...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Mar 21, 20192 min read


How to Jump without Leaking
So you want to jump without peeing yourself? Here is a progression of jump training you can do. These are only guidelines, never medical...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Mar 15, 20193 min read


3 Stretches for Skiers and Snowboarders
It’s winter and it is officially ski and snowboard season here in North America! I live in Southern California, so we don’t see snow...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Jan 29, 20191 min read


Are Tampons Safe?
I have had a few clients and friends recently ask me my opinion on tampons. Are tampons safe? Are there harmful ingredients in tampons?...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Jan 15, 20193 min read


Stop Practicing Kegels (on the toilet).
Kegels, everybody’s heard about them. Most women think they should practice them, but most don’t really know what they are or how to do...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Dec 6, 20182 min read


Endometriosis
What treatment options are there for endometriosis? Is hysterectomy the only option? No, find out how physical therapy can help and why hys
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Nov 14, 20184 min read


5 Pelvic Floor Myths
Test your knowledge whether these statements are true or false. One should practice kegels on the toilet. Everyone should be practicing...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Oct 25, 20184 min read


The First Day I Ran In Over A Year
I haven't ran in over a year. I'm not an avid runner and I don't like running competitively. To me running is a time to be outside,...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Sep 12, 20183 min read


How's Your Breathing?
How is your breathing? Do you breathe short, shallow breaths? Do your shoulders move up and down when you breathe? Do you breathe a...
Dr. Carri Dominick, PT, CSCS
Aug 31, 20183 min read
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