Woden Wellness Centre

02/10/2026

🌎 SPINE SERIES: MEET YOUR LUMBAR SPINE
Five bones. Built for support and movement!

The five vertebrae in your lower back are numbered L1–L5. These are the largest movable vertebrae in your spine, supporting much of your upper body’s weight.

🟢 L1: THE SPINAL CORD’S NEIGHBOR
Your spinal cord usually ends around the L1–L2 level in adults. Below this point, a bundle of nerve roots continues down the spinal canal. It’s called the cauda equina, Latin for “horse’s tail,” because of its appearance! 🐴

🟢 L2: THE WEIGHT BEARER
L2 is part of your lower back’s support team. Like the other lumbar vertebrae, it has a large vertebral body, the main weight-bearing part of the bone. Lumbar vertebrae are much larger than those in your neck because they support greater loads.

🟢 L3: ONE OF THE BIG FIVE
L3 sits in the middle of the lumbar spine. Together, these five sturdy vertebrae help support your upper body while allowing your lower back to bend and move.

🟢 L4: THE HIP-BONE LANDMARK
An imaginary line joining the highest points of your hip bones usually crosses around L4 or the space between L4 and L5. Clinicians use this as an approximate landmark, although its position varies from person to person.

🟢 L5: THE HEAVY LIFTER
L5 is the largest lumbar vertebra. It sits where your movable lower back meets the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of your spine, helping transfer weight toward your pelvis.

💬 Which fact surprised you most?

Follow along as our Spine Series explores the spine, one region at a time!

30/09/2026

DVA Update for Clients
I'm sharing this update from the australian Chiropractic Association regarding the proposed $5000 per year limit of care for veterans.

At Woden Chiropractic, Dr Nick sees many veterans who benefit from chiropractic care. We hope this update gives you the information and a decision you were hoping for.

🚨 In a significant update for practitioners providing care to veterans, the Australian Government will not proceed with the proposed $5,000 annual threshold for allied health care under DVA arrangements, while the planned increase in allied health provider fees will proceed from 1 July 2027.

The decision follows consultation with veterans, practitioners and the allied health sector. The ACA consistently raised concerns about the potential impact of the proposal on access to and continuity of chiropractic care, particularly for veterans with chronic, complex or ongoing care needs.

Thank you to the many ACA members who were willing to advocate for their veteran patients through direct participation in the consultation and by sharing experiences, examples and insights with the ACA to strengthen our advocacy. Your input helped us to understand and demonstrate how the proposed changes could affect veterans and the practitioners who care for them.

There is more work ahead as DVA considers a replacement model.

The ACA will continue to work with Government and key stakeholders to advocate for arrangements that protect veteran choice, support access to clinically necessary chiropractic care and recognise the needs of veterans requiring ongoing care.

Read the Minister for Veterans' Affairs statement 👉 https://minister.dva.gov.au/news-and-media/minister/statement-veteran-allied-health-changes

Read AHPA's statement 👉 https://www.ahpa.com.au/news-updates/media-statement-allied-health-professions-australia-statement-on-government-decision-not-to-move-forward-with-proposed-dva-allied-health-cap

21/09/2026

OMG!! How the time has flown. We have loved every minute of your knowledge, support and help for all our clients, and adding to our fantastic office of practitioners that support wellbeing. 🥰🥳

I am celebrating a milestone this month-3 years in clinic!
So very proud of myself for working hard and pursuing something that I love and feel called to do. 😍

And boy, haven't my skills grown in that time!

There are things that just can't be taught in a textbook but must be learnt through experience.
A very heartfelt thankyou to all of my clients who have trusted me with their stories and allowed me to grow alongside them ❤️

21/09/2026

In the lead up to Workspace Week I thought it may be a good idea to give you all a quick reminder on the simple things you can do in your office, at your desk every day to help with the postural strain that device use and office computer work can create. I hope these tips are helpful and of course if you find you are already experiencing discomfort please book in to see Dr Nick our chiropractor. Call 6281 5494 or use the online booking link below.

https://bookings.gettimely.com/wodenchiropractic1/bb/book

17/09/2026

This is a great reminder that caring for your spinal health starts with all the small things you do everyday. Add a regular chiropractic check up and some exercise and you are on you way to having great spinal health. 😊

🥗 Nourish Your Health, Support Your Spine

A healthy lifestyle is built through small, sustainable choices. In the coming days, we are introducing an evidence-based nutrition series with practical ideas for lifelong well-being.

FACTS:
🍎 Variety supports a balanced eating pattern.
💧 Hydration supports general health and activity.
🧩 Nutrition works best as part of a broader healthy lifestyle.

ACTIONS
🥕 Add more variety when you can.
🚰 Make water easy to reach.
📚 Follow credible health guidance.

📣 Stay tuned over the next week for ways you can support your spine with nutrition. Save this post and follow the series.

28/08/2026

Ever wondered what Dr Nick does on his weeks at conferences?

He learns the latest in chiropractic and health research to bring back to our office so he always has the most up to date information to help you all.

This was a 3 day event in Adelaide he attended a week ago. I will post some of the information he gathered on osteoporosis, brain health, nutrition and exercise in the coming weeks.

23/08/2026

Sadly allergy season is almost upon us again in Canberra. After a very weird winter we all enjoy getting out into the sun again and enjoying nature. Hay fever and other allergies can become an issue for some but maybe this system can work for you.

Booking with Fiona for this treatment and more information can be found by visiting:
https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/can-allergies-impact-your-immunity/

In this episode of the Natural Allergy Treatment Podcast, Jess is joined by Canberra naturopath and Positive Association Technique (PAT) practitioner Fiona Joiner to explore the connection between allergies, gut health and immune function to help explain why those with allergies or food sensitivitie...

07/07/2026

Just an update on Ever Ascending Kinesiology with Jodie at Woden Wellness Centre. One aspect is women’s health and wellbeing.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of balance—emotionally or physically?
You don’t have to keep pushing through. Your body holds the key to healing.
Through Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine, I help you gently release stored stress, emotional blocks, and old patterns—so you can feel calm, clear, and deeply connected to who you truly are.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, burnout, or just a sense that something’s “off,” our sessions uncover the root cause beneath the symptoms—offering deep relief, renewed clarity, and lasting transformation.

In Person & Online Appointments Available,
You can find me at:
Woden Wellness Centre
Unit 2, Gadal Chambers
48 Corinna Street, Woden ACT
0416255599
https://bookings.gettimely.com/everascending/bb/book

23/06/2026

Seniors are also able to access a chronic pain care plan through their GP for 5 visits annually to allied health including chiropractors. Our chiropractor, Dr Nick, often sees clients referred in this way and keeps the GP informed with improvements that clients report after treatment. Call us on 62815494 if you have any questions about the use of this plan.

For many older Australians, back pain is a long-term reality. But long-term does not have to mean untreated, unmanaged or accepted as an inevitable part of ageing.

The 2026 Australian Spinal Health Survey conducted by found that 48.3% of Australians aged 61 and over with back pain have chronic pain, the highest rate of any age group. More than four in ten (42.5%) report reduced physical mobility as a direct result of back pain.

As we age, back pain can progressively limit activity, independence, sleep and social participation, all of which can affect mental wellbeing and quality of life.

While older Australians may be less likely to report stress or anxiety linked to back pain, higher rates of chronic pain, mobility loss and sleep disruption point to a persistent long term burden.

Evidence-based care can support people at every age. Chiropractic healthcare provides drug-free, non-invasive support to help manage back pain, maintain mobility and support independence.

This Spinal Health Month, if back pain is affecting your quality of life, it’s time to adjust your thinking.

👉 Visit www.spinalhealth.org.au to access FREE back pain factsheets, podcasts and more, plus learn about drug-free ways to manage back pain with an ACA Chiropractor.

Because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.

17/06/2026

If you are struggling with reactions and allergies reach out to us through Health & Wellness Australia & Auckland at https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/ to make an appointment or get more information.

If your health issues aren't allergy based and you are looking for a naturopath to help with other issues like gut problems, hormones and menopause, and generally better health and feeling energised contact us on 628915494 or book directly online with Fiona Joiner Naturopathy using this link. Free discovery calls are available so you can ask all the questions you need to find out whether Naturopathy is right for you.

https://bookings.gettimely.com/fionajoinernaturopathy/bb/book

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