The Prefrontal Cortex Revisited The prefrontal cortex also plays a key role in pain processing, or the feeling of pain itself in the brain. It is also really important for emotional control and our mental health. So it’s vitally involved in how you feel and how you…

The Opioid Epidemic In reality, modern day opioid drugs are similar to slow release heroin. They are highly addictive, associated with major withdrawal symptoms, and they are killing more and more people every single year. Scientific research says opioids are not the…

Did you know that chiropractic care may help you sleep better? A 2012 United States survey showed that over 40% of people reported that chiropractic care improved their sleep. When it comes to what is the ideal sleep situation – it is a case of not too much and not…

The Importance of Posture While Sitting At WhiteTree Chiropractic, we know that many of our clients spend long hours sitting, whether at work, studying, or even relaxing.  However, weak posture while sitting can lead to various musculoskeletal issues, including back…

Symptoms are the tip of the Iceberg A symptom may only be the tip of the iceberg – with a much bigger problem lying under the surface. A symptom is just a symptom – it isn’t the cause. Symptoms are a bit like the fire alarm going off, to warn you that there is a…

Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? If you have you are not alone. A recent survey of Americans found that 9 out of every 10 people have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life. If you have experienced a traumatic event, the experience could…

Spinal Function Impacts Brain Function Scientists call the changes that happen in our brains neural plastic changes. Neural plastic changes are happening all the time because our brain is continuously adapting to our ever-changing environment. When your spine is not…

Reaction Times How quickly we react to a stimulus or situation is called our reaction time. This will depend on how fast our brain can sense what’s happening around us, then process that information, come up with a reaction and perform the appropriate response. Your…

Pain & The Immune System We know from many research studies that the way you experience pain depends on your personal situation. Research has shown that the way you feel pain, its intensity and unpleasantness all depends on what’s going on for you – and most…