If you’re experiencing frequent headaches after a car accident, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining things. Many people who’ve been in even minor collisions begin noticing headaches days or even weeks later. The problem is, too many brush them off as stress or fatigue. In reality, those headaches are often a warning sign that your spine, muscles, or nervous system has been injured in the crash.
At NJ Injury Center, we help patients across Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Hudson Counties find the root cause of post-accident headaches—and treat them naturally through chiropractic care and soft tissue therapy. If you were recently involved in a car crash and you’re now dealing with recurring headaches, it’s time to listen to what your body is telling you.
What Causes Headaches After an Auto Accident?
There are several reasons why headaches develop following a collision, even when there’s no direct head trauma:
- Whiplash-related strain: Rapid back-and-forth movement of the head can cause inflammation, muscle tightness, and nerve irritation in the neck, which often results in tension headaches.
- Cervicogenic headaches: When joints and muscles in the cervical spine are injured or misaligned, pain can radiate upward to the skull and behind the eyes.
- Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury: If your head was jolted or struck during the crash, you may be experiencing a post-concussive headache that requires specialized care.
- Nerve compression: A pinched nerve in your upper spine or base of your skull can cause sharp or throbbing pain that radiates into your forehead or temples.
- Soft tissue inflammation: Swelling in the neck and shoulders may restrict blood flow or create pressure on pain-sensitive structures.
Why Chiropractic Care Makes a Difference
At NJ Injury Center, Dr. Jorge De La Torre and our team take a comprehensive, whole-body approach to post-accident headache treatment. Rather than masking symptoms with medications, we focus on correcting the underlying structural and neurological issues contributing to your pain.
Our approach may include:
- Gentle cervical spinal adjustments to improve alignment and nerve function
- Soft tissue therapies to relieve muscle tension and reduce inflammation
- Postural correction and ergonomic guidance to prevent aggravation
- Coordination with neurologists or imaging when necessary
We also help navigate New Jersey’s PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance, which covers medical care—including chiropractic treatment—after an auto accident. If you’re working with a personal injury attorney, we provide thorough documentation and progress reports to support your claim.
When to Seek Care
If your headaches began within days or weeks of your car accident, especially if they’re getting worse or more frequent, don’t wait. Getting evaluated now could save you months—or even years—of chronic pain and missed work.
Whether you were hit at a traffic light in Paterson or sideswiped on Route 1 in Jersey City, our clinic in Totowa is just a short drive away.
Chronic headaches aren’t something you should learn to live with. Let’s fix the cause.
👉 Schedule your appointment with NJ Injury Center and start your recovery today.