Woden Wellness Centre

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF BACK PAIN

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting both men and women - and costing the Australian economy an estimated $55.1 billion each year.

Over the next decade, chronic back pain is projected to cost $638 billion, with mental health challenges a common and compounding consequence.

If you’re living with back pain, it’s not just physical. It can impact your mental wellbeing - contributing to stress, fatigue and the pressures of everyday life.

Adjust your thinking and get back to feeling good.
👉 Visit www.spinalhealth.org.au to access FREE back pain factsheets and explore drug-free ways to manage back pain.

Because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.

Back pain is often assumed to worsen with age. But new data from the Pureprofile 2026 Spinal Health Survey reveals something less expected: the mental health toll of back pain peaks among younger working-age Australians.

Among Australians aged 31 to 40 with back pain, 56.0% report a moderate, significant or extreme mental health impact, the highest of any age group. In the 25 to 30 age group, 55.6% report the same. Three in four people across both groups experience at least some psychological impact from their back pain.

These are Australians building careers, raising families and managing financial pressures, while back pain adds a significant and often unacknowledged mental load.

The data also reveals concerning patterns among younger Australians:

• Women aged 25 to 30 experience the largest gender gap of any age group, with 63.5% reporting a moderate-to-extreme mental health impact, compared with 44.7% of men.

• Back pain prevalence is already extremely high, with 95.4% of 18 to 24 year-olds having experienced back pain in their lifetime.

• Despite this burden, young Australians aged 18 to 24 are the least likely of any age group to seek professional treatment, with many self-managing through over-the-counter medication.

• Chronic pain is already emerging, affecting 26.0% of 18 to 24 year-olds and 33.0% of 31 to 40 year-olds with back pain.

Early, evidence-based healthcare matters. The biopsychosocial model of care addresses both the physical and psychological dimensions of back pain and is most effective when applied early.

For young Australians, back pain is not just a health issue. It is a quality of life issue, with consequences that can compound over time.

This Spinal Health Month, if back pain is affecting your mental health, adjust your thinking. Consult a chiro and get back to feeling good.

Visit www.spinalhealth.org.au for free resources.

Because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.

6.9 million Australians are living with a musculoskeletal disorder.

For many, this includes back pain - and its impact goes beyond the physical, often affecting mental wellbeing, energy levels and day-to-day resilience.

Spinal Health Month (1–30 June) is an opportunity to better understand the connection between spinal health and mental wellbeing, and take simple steps to support both.

👉 Get back to feeling good and access practical tips and FREE resources at www.spinalhealth.org.au because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.

Great information from Fiona Joiner Naturopath.
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All other booking and enquiries can be made through Woden Wellness Centre. Call 62815494 or book online at
https://bookings.gettimely.com/fionajoinernaturopathy/bb/book

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Myofascial Release with Theona

Working Bodies, located at Woden Wellness Centre, uses Myofascial Release (MFR) to help your body move with more ease and less pain. MFR targets the fascia—the connective tissue that supports every muscle and joint. When it becomes tight or restricted, you feel it as stiffness, tension, or reduced mobility. The site of pain may or may not necessarily be the site of dysfunction.

Why our clients choose MFR:
* Supports relief from chronic tension
* Improves mobility and posture
* Helps reduce pain linked to fascia restrictions in the fascial chains
* Encourages deep relaxation and nervous system balance

What to expect in your session: Your therapist applies slow, sustained pressure—no oils, no rushing—to gently release restrictions and allow your body to unwind naturally. Most clients leave feeling lighter, looser, and more aligned.

For research on Myofascial Release click on the link:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25603749/

To book please call 62815494 or use the following online boking link.
https://bookings.gettimely.com/workingbodies/bb/book

The practitioners at Woden Wellness Centre are in a great position to assist you in your journey out of pain. Consider chiropractic care with Dr Nick at Woden Chiropractic, massage therapy with Julie at Woden Remedial Massage, fascial release and breath work with Theona at Working Bodies, Inflammation reduction and supplement support with Fiona Joiner Naturopathy and address chronic pain issues with Jodie from Ever Ascending Kinesiology. All under the one roof. Call 62815494 on book online https://bookings.gettimely.com/wodenchiropractic1/bb/book

💪🏽Your spine carries you through every moment - from the smallest daily tasks to your biggest life goals.

🧠 It’s a mindset. A commitment to movement, awareness, and early care.

Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing insights that help you:
🔵 Build strength & flexibility that supports your spine
🟢 Move in ways that protect long‑term mobility
🔵 Understand what your body is telling you
🟢 Take proactive steps before small issues become big ones

🙏🏽 Thank you to the and the orthopedic and trauma community for working to advance MSK health and for your inter-professional work.
🔗 2026 Congress in Málaga: https://congress.efort.org/

Britt is at it again. Might be something fun to try in a very supportive environment.

Woden Wellness Centre is having a Christmas and New Year break. Woden Chiropractic will reopen on Wednesday 14th January, working Bodies reopens on Monday 12th January, Fiona Joiner Naturopathy reopens on Thursday 15th January.

Ever Ascending kinesiology and our counsellors from Safe Space Counselling and Andrea Myburgh Counselling are available from the 5th January by pre-arranged appointments only.

We hope you are all having a joyous holiday and wish you all a happy and healthy 2026.