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Your baby stops arching their back during feedings. They’re not crying through every bottle or breast. The constant spit-up slows down, and you’re not changing outfits five times a day.
That’s what happens when the root cause gets addressed. Most parents dealing with infant reflux in Hudson City, NJ have tried different formulas, feeding positions, and smaller portions. Those things can help, but they don’t fix why your baby’s nervous system is stuck in stress mode.
When your baby’s spine and cranial bones aren’t moving the way they should, their digestive system can’t function properly. Gentle adjustments restore that movement. The nervous system shifts from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest, where feeding and digestion actually work the way they’re supposed to.
Research shows that 9 out of 10 infants with reflux symptoms improve with chiropractic care. You’re looking at fewer sleepless nights, less crying, and a baby who can actually enjoy eating instead of dreading it.
Dr. Paul Roses grew up in Bayonne, went to St. Peter’s Prep, and graduated from St. Peter’s University before heading to Life Chiropractic College. He’s been serving families in Hudson County for years because this is home.
He’s worked with infants at St. Clare’s Home for Children in Elizabeth, NJ, caring for babies who needed the gentlest, most precise care possible. That experience shaped how we approach every adjustment with your child.
You’re not handing your baby to someone who just read about pediatric care. You’re working with someone who’s been doing this in your community, understands what Hudson City parents are dealing with, and knows how to help without medications or invasive treatments.
First visit starts with a full exam. Dr. Roses checks your baby’s head and skull for flat spots or asymmetries, looks at the mouth and tongue for ties, checks the jaw for restrictions, examines the spine from neck to pelvis, and feels for abdominal tension. This isn’t a quick look-over—it’s a complete assessment of what’s going on.
Once we identify where the problem is, adjustments begin. The pressure used is about what you’d use to check if an avocado is ripe. It’s that gentle. There’s no twisting, no popping, no force. Most babies stay calm or even fall asleep during the process.
You’ll typically bring your baby in two to three times a week for the first couple of weeks. That frequency helps the adjustments stick and gives the nervous system time to integrate the changes. Most parents in Hudson City, NJ see noticeable improvement within four to six visits.
After that, visits spread out as your baby’s body holds the corrections longer. You’ll also get guidance on feeding positions, tips for at-home care, and what to watch for as your baby continues to improve.
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This isn’t just about the time your baby spends on the table. You get a full picture of what’s contributing to baby spitting up after every feeding in Hudson City, NJ, and a plan that goes beyond the office.
Dr. Roses walks you through positioning strategies that reduce reflux during and after feeds. If you’re breastfeeding, we’ll talk through dietary factors that might be making things worse. If your baby has painful gas in newborns, you’ll learn techniques to help their digestive system move things along at home.
You also get honest answers about timelines. Infant reflux usually peaks around four to five months and resolves by nine to twelve months, but that doesn’t mean you wait it out while your baby suffers. Chiropractic care speeds up that process by removing the interference that’s keeping their body from functioning the way it should.
Hudson County parents dealing with silent reflux—where babies don’t spit up but still cry, cough, or sound hoarse—often don’t realize what’s happening until someone explains it. You’ll leave understanding exactly what your baby is experiencing and why the care plan is built the way it is.
Most babies need four to six visits before you see significant improvement. That’s based on research from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association tracking outcomes in infants with reflux.
The first two weeks usually involve two to three visits per week. That frequency isn’t about upselling—it’s about giving your baby’s nervous system enough input to make lasting changes. Think of it like physical therapy: one session won’t retrain the body, but consistent care over a short period does.
After those first couple of weeks, visits typically spread out. Some babies need a few more sessions, some need fewer. It depends on how long the reflux has been going on, whether there were birth interventions like forceps or vacuum, and how quickly your baby’s body responds.
Arching their back during feeds is a big one. So is constant fussiness that doesn’t match hunger or a dirty diaper. Babies who can’t settle, even when they’re fed and changed, are often stuck in a stress response.
You might also notice they only turn their head to one side, have a flat spot developing on their skull, or seem uncomfortable lying flat. Silent reflux shows up as hoarseness, chronic coughing, or crying that sounds different than normal fussiness.
Digestive issues are another sign—painful gas, constipation, or frequent spit-up that doesn’t improve with feeding changes. When the autonomic nervous system isn’t balanced, digestion doesn’t work right. Your baby’s body is too busy managing stress to focus on breaking down milk and moving it through their system properly.
Yes. Research shows no serious adverse effects from chiropractic treatment in infants. The studies tracking outcomes report only seven minor effects across thousands of cases, and those were things like temporary fussiness or sleepiness after an adjustment.
The technique we use on babies is nothing like what you’d see with adults. There’s no cracking or forceful manipulation. Dr. Roses uses fingertip pressure—the same amount you’d use to test a tomato for ripeness. It’s specific, gentle, and designed for an infant’s developing body.
Safety comes down to training and experience. Dr. Roses has worked with infants at St. Clare’s Home for Children in Elizabeth, NJ, where precision and gentleness weren’t optional—they were required. That’s the same approach we bring to every baby in Hudson City, NJ dealing with reflux, colic, or feeding struggles.
Regular reflux is visible—you see your baby spit up frequently, sometimes after every feeding. Silent reflux means the stomach contents come up but get swallowed back down before you see anything. Your baby is still experiencing the discomfort and acid irritation, but there’s no external sign.
Silent reflux often gets missed because parents and even pediatricians don’t see the spit-up. But the baby is still crying, arching, refusing feeds, or sounding hoarse. They might cough frequently or seem like they’re choking on nothing.
Both types respond to chiropractic care because the root issue is the same—nervous system dysfunction affecting digestion. Whether the milk comes all the way up or stays partially down doesn’t change the fact that your baby’s body isn’t processing feeds correctly. Adjustments help restore the balance that allows their digestive system to work without the constant backup.
Many parents in Hudson City, NJ use chiropractic care to avoid starting medications in the first place. Some come in after trying medications that didn’t work or caused side effects. Either way, the goal is to address why the reflux is happening instead of just managing symptoms.
Medications like proton pump inhibitors reduce stomach acid, but they don’t fix the underlying nervous system imbalance or structural restrictions causing the reflux. Your baby might spit up less, but the root problem is still there.
Chiropractic care focuses on removing the interference—whether that’s tension in the spine, restricted cranial movement, or a nervous system stuck in stress mode. When those things get corrected, the body can regulate digestion on its own. That’s why research shows 9 out of 10 infants improve with adjustments. You’re not covering up the problem; you’re fixing it.
The first appointment is longer because Dr. Roses does a complete exam. He’ll ask about your pregnancy, labor, and delivery—things like whether forceps or vacuum were used, if labor was long or fast, and whether your baby had any trouble latching right away. All of that affects how their spine and nervous system are functioning now.
Then he’ll examine your baby from head to pelvis. He checks for cranial asymmetries, looks inside the mouth for tongue or lip ties, tests jaw movement, runs his hands down the spine feeling for restrictions, and checks the abdomen for tension. You’ll know exactly what he finds and why it matters.
If your baby needs an adjustment that day, it happens right there. You’ll see what the technique looks like, how gentle it is, and how your baby responds. Most parents are surprised at how calm their baby stays. You’ll leave with a care plan, a timeline for improvement, and things you can do at home to support the process.
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