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You’re not imagining it. Your baby spitting up after every feeding in Curries Woods isn’t normal, and neither is the constant crying, arching, or refusal to lie flat.
When reflux is actually resolved—not just managed—you see real change. Your baby sleeps longer. Feedings become calmer. The laundry pile shrinks, and so does the knot in your chest every time they start to fuss.
Most parents notice improvements within the first few visits. Not because we’re masking symptoms, but because we’re helping your baby’s nervous system communicate properly with their digestive system. That’s where reflux often starts—and where lasting relief comes from.
You get your confidence back. Your baby gets comfortable. And your whole household finally gets some rest.
Dr. Paul Roses has been caring for infants and families in Hudson County since 1981. He originally wanted to be a pediatrician—that passion for helping children never left.
What brought him to chiropractic was the realization that the body has an innate ability to heal when the nervous system is functioning without interference. He’s spent decades helping babies in Curries Woods, Bayonne, and Jersey City find relief from colic and reflux with natural remedies that don’t involve medication.
He’s seen hundreds of infants go from miserable and uncomfortable to thriving. Not through force or guesswork, but through gentle, precise adjustments that restore proper nerve function. That’s what drives his work—and it’s why so many parents trust him with their newborns.
Your first visit starts with a conversation. Dr. Roses will ask about your baby’s birth, feeding patterns, sleep habits, and when the reflux symptoms started.
Then comes the exam. He checks your baby’s head and skull for asymmetries, looks at the mouth and tongue for restrictions or ties, examines the jaw, and assesses the spine from neck to pelvis. He’s also checking for abdominal tension and signs your baby has a nervous system imbalance.
The adjustment itself uses about as much pressure as you’d use to check if a tomato is ripe. No popping. No twisting. Just gentle, targeted contact that helps remove interference from the vagus nerve—the nerve responsible for regulating digestion.
Most babies are seen two to three times a week for a couple of weeks. Many parents notice improvement within four visits. Full resolution typically happens within three months, though some babies respond even faster.
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This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Roses builds a care plan based on what your baby’s nervous system needs.
You’ll get a full assessment that looks at more than just reflux. We’re checking for the root cause—whether that’s birth trauma, tension in the upper neck, or vagus nerve dysfunction. In Hudson County, where many families deliver at Jersey City Medical Center or Bayonne Medical Center, birth interventions like vacuum assistance or C-sections are common. Those can create tension that affects digestion.
You’ll also get guidance on positioning, feeding techniques, and what to watch for at home. Dr. Roses doesn’t just adjust and send you on your way—he makes sure you understand what’s happening and why.
And if your baby’s reflux is tied to something outside the scope of chiropractic care, he’ll tell you. Honest communication matters more than keeping you in the chair.
Most babies need between six and twelve visits to see full resolution. That usually breaks down to two or three visits per week for the first couple of weeks, then we space them out as your baby improves.
Some babies respond faster—especially if the reflux is recent and there’s no tongue tie or other complicating factor. Others take a bit longer, particularly if there was a difficult birth or if silent reflux has been going on for months without being addressed.
You’ll know within the first four visits whether this is working. If your baby isn’t showing any improvement by then, we’ll reassess and talk about what else might be going on. The goal is progress you can see—not endless appointments with no change.
Yes. The adjustment for a newborn uses fingertip pressure—gentle enough that most babies sleep right through it.
There’s no cracking or twisting. Dr. Roses is checking for specific areas of tension or misalignment in the upper cervical spine and around the vagus nerve. The pressure applied is minimal, and the technique is designed specifically for infants.
Research shows that adverse reactions to pediatric chiropractic care are extremely rare. Most parents report that their baby seems more comfortable immediately after the adjustment—calmer, less fussy, and able to relax in ways they couldn’t before. Safety isn’t just a priority here. It’s the baseline.
Reflux happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. In babies, it’s often because the valve at the top of the stomach isn’t fully developed yet. That’s normal to a degree—about half of all infants experience some reflux in the first few months.
But when it’s severe, painful, or persistent, there’s usually a nervous system component. The vagus nerve controls digestion, and if that nerve is compressed or irritated—often from birth trauma or tension in the upper neck—it can’t do its job properly. That leads to slower stomach emptying, poor muscle tone in the digestive tract, and increased reflux.
Our chiropractic care for infant reflux in Curries Woods focuses on removing that interference so the vagus nerve can function the way it’s supposed to. When that happens, digestion improves—and so does the reflux.
Absolutely. Silent reflux is harder to spot because you don’t see the spitting up, but your baby is still dealing with acid coming back up. They might cough, sound hoarse, refuse to eat, or cry inconsolably for no clear reason.
The same nervous system dysfunction that causes regular reflux also causes silent reflux. The vagus nerve isn’t communicating properly with the stomach, so the contents aren’t staying down—even if they’re not making it all the way out.
We treat silent reflux the same way we treat regular reflux: by restoring proper nerve function. Parents often say their baby becomes less irritable, starts sleeping better, and stops arching or pulling away during feedings. Those are signs the reflux is actually resolving—not just being hidden.
The first visit is longer—usually about 30 to 45 minutes. Dr. Roses will sit down with you and go through your baby’s health history: pregnancy, birth, feeding, sleep, and when the reflux symptoms started.
Then he’ll do a full exam. He’s looking at your baby’s spine, skull, jaw, tongue, and abdomen. He’s checking for tension, asymmetry, and nerve interference—all the things that can contribute to reflux and digestive issues.
If an adjustment is needed, he’ll do it right then. It’s quick, gentle, and most babies don’t even wake up. You’ll leave with a clear care plan, a timeline for what to expect, and his direct contact if anything comes up between visits. No guessing. No runaround.
Not for reflux, no. Once your baby’s symptoms are resolved and their nervous system is functioning well, there’s no need for ongoing reflux-specific care.
Some parents choose to continue with periodic check-ins as their baby grows—especially during developmental milestones like crawling, walking, or teething. Those transitions can create new tension in the spine, and a quick adjustment can keep things running smoothly.
But we’re not going to pressure you into a long-term plan you don’t need. If your baby is healthy, comfortable, and hitting milestones, you’re done. The door’s always open if something comes up later, but the goal here is to fix the problem—not create dependency.
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