Car accidents happen every day in Totowa and throughout North Jersey. Whether it’s a rear-end collision on Route 46 or a side-impact crash during your daily commute, even a “minor” accident can cause injuries that affect your health long after the damage to your car is repaired. One of the most important steps you can take after a collision is seeking immediate chiropractic care—even if you feel fine at first.
At NJ Pain & Injury Center, led by Dr. Jorge De La Torre, we specialize in helping patients recover from auto accident injuries with personalized, non-invasive care. Early treatment can make a significant difference in how quickly—and how completely—you heal.
Why Accident Injuries Often Don’t Hurt Right Away
After a car accident, your body releases adrenaline and stress hormones that temporarily mask pain. This is why many people leave the scene believing they weren’t injured, only to wake up days later with neck stiffness, headaches, lower back pain, or shoulder discomfort.
Common delayed-onset injuries include:
- Whiplash and cervical strain
- Spinal misalignment
- Soft tissue injuries (muscle and ligament damage)
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Nerve irritation causing tingling or numbness
Without early treatment, these injuries can worsen, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and longer recovery times.
How Early Chiropractic Care Helps You Heal Faster
Seeking chiropractic care as soon as possible after an accident allows injuries to be identified and treated before inflammation and scar tissue develop. At NJ Pain & Injury Center in Totowa, our approach focuses on restoring function—not just masking symptoms.
Early chiropractic treatment can:
- Reduce inflammation and muscle tension
- Restore proper spinal alignment
- Improve circulation and tissue healing
- Relieve pressure on nerves
- Prevent long-term complications
Our team uses gentle chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitative exercises tailored to your specific injuries and comfort level.
The Importance of Documentation After a Car Accident
In addition to protecting your health, early chiropractic care helps create proper medical documentation—especially important in New Jersey, where Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance typically covers treatment after an auto accident.
At NJ Pain & Injury Center, we:
- Work directly with PIP insurance providers
- Provide detailed injury documentation
- Coordinate care with personal injury attorneys when needed
This ensures your recovery is supported both medically and administratively, so you can focus on healing instead of paperwork.
Convenient Care for Totowa and Surrounding Areas
Our Totowa location is easily accessible for patients throughout Passaic, Bergen, Essex, and Hudson Counties. Whether your accident happened locally or during a commute, getting care quickly can significantly impact your long-term outcome.
We regularly help patients who delayed treatment and are now dealing with persistent pain that could have been avoided with early intervention.
Don’t Wait for Pain to Control Your Life
If you’ve been in a car accident—no matter how minor it seemed—your body deserves proper evaluation. Waiting too long can turn a treatable injury into a chronic condition that interferes with work, sleep, and daily activities.
The sooner you start care, the better your recovery can be.👉 Contact NJ Pain & Injury Center today to schedule your post-accident chiropractic evaluation and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.