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Your baby stops arching their back during feedings. The constant spit-up after every bottle or nursing session slows down, then stops. You’re not changing outfits three times before noon anymore.
Nights get quieter. Your baby actually stays asleep instead of waking up screaming every hour because of painful gas or discomfort. You start to recognize what a full night’s rest feels like again.
Feeding becomes less stressful. No more dreading the next meal because you know it’ll end in tears and laundry. Your baby latches better, swallows easier, and doesn’t fight you the whole time. The tension in your shoulders starts to ease because you’re not constantly worried about whether they’re getting enough to eat or if they’re in pain.
That’s what happens when you address infant reflux in Bayonne, NJ at the source—the nervous system stress and cranial misalignments affecting digestion, the vagus nerve, and muscle tone in the esophagus. You’re not just managing symptoms. You’re helping your baby’s body function the way it should.
Dr. Paul Roses grew up in Bayonne, NJ. He’s been adjusting babies and serving Hudson County families for over three decades. This isn’t a corporate clinic or a franchise—it’s a local practice built on trust, results, and deep roots in the community.
He’s worked with infants facing serious health challenges, including babies at St. Clare’s Hospital. He’s seen firsthand how gentle chiropractic care can change outcomes when the nervous system gets the support it needs. That experience shaped how we approach infant reflux today—with precision, patience, and a focus on what actually works.
Bayonne parents come here because they want someone who knows what they’re doing, who won’t push unnecessary treatments, and who treats their baby like they’d treat their own. Dr. Roses has earned that trust one adjustment at a time.
First, Dr. Roses talks with you. He asks about your baby’s birth, feeding patterns, sleep habits, and when you first noticed the reflux symptoms. He wants to understand the full picture—not just what’s happening now, but what might have caused it.
Then comes the exam. He checks your baby’s spine, cranial bones, and nervous system function using gentle, specific touch. No twisting, no cracking. The pressure used is about the same as testing a tomato for ripeness. Most babies don’t cry—many fall asleep.
If misalignments are found, he’ll perform a gentle adjustment right there. These aren’t the adjustments you’d get as an adult. They’re designed specifically for an infant’s developing body. The goal is to remove interference in the nervous system so digestion, muscle tone, and the vagus nerve can work properly.
You’ll likely notice changes within the first few visits. Some parents see improvement after one session. Others need a few weeks. Dr. Roses will give you a realistic timeline based on what he finds during the exam. Most cases of infant reflux in Bayonne, NJ respond well within a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on severity.
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You’re getting a thorough nervous system evaluation that looks at how your baby’s body is functioning—not just a quick look at symptoms. We use advanced chiropractic techniques that are safe for infants as young as two weeks old. No drugs. No acid blockers that mess with your baby’s developing digestive system.
You’re also getting answers. Most parents dealing with baby spitting up after every feeding in Bayonne, NJ have been told “it’s normal” or “they’ll grow out of it.” That might be true, but it doesn’t help you right now. Dr. Roses explains what’s happening in your baby’s body, why it’s causing reflux, and what can be done about it.
Bayonne has about 1,035 chiropractors, but very few specialize in pediatric care or have three decades of experience with infants. The difference shows in how your baby responds. Research backs this up—studies show 9 out of 10 infants with reflux improve significantly with chiropractic care, and there are no serious adverse effects reported in the literature.
You’re also getting realistic expectations. Some babies improve fast. Others take longer. We won’t overpromise or drag out care unnecessarily. If we think your baby needs additional support from a pediatrician or specialist, we’ll tell you.
Your baby might arch their back during or after feedings, which is a classic sign of discomfort tied to nervous system stress. They may also have trouble latching or staying latched, even if there’s no tongue tie or other obvious issue. That’s often because the muscles involved in sucking and swallowing aren’t coordinating properly.
You might notice they’re extremely fussy or irritable, especially after eating. Some babies with nervous system imbalance also struggle with sleep—not just waking up frequently, but having a hard time settling down in the first place. They might startle easily, cry more than seems normal, or seem uncomfortable no matter what position you put them in.
Painful gas in newborns in Bayonne, NJ is another red flag. If your baby is pulling their legs up, grimacing, or screaming during or after feedings, that’s not just “normal baby stuff.” It’s often a sign that their digestive system isn’t getting the right signals from the nervous system. All of these symptoms point to interference that chiropractic care is designed to address.
Most parents notice some improvement within the first four visits. That could mean less spit-up, better sleep, or a calmer baby during feedings. Full resolution of symptoms typically happens within three months of consistent care, though some babies improve faster.
It depends on how long the reflux has been going on, how severe it is, and whether there were any birth complications that stressed your baby’s nervous system. A baby who had a difficult delivery or was pulled out with forceps or vacuum assistance often needs a bit more time because there’s more cranial and spinal misalignment to correct.
Dr. Roses will give you a clearer timeline after the initial exam. We’re not going to string you along with vague promises. If your baby isn’t showing progress within a reasonable window, we’ll reassess and adjust the plan. The goal is always to get your baby feeling better as quickly as possible—not to keep you coming in indefinitely.
Yes. Research shows serious adverse events in infants receiving chiropractic care are extremely rare. Since 1959, there have been only 12 serious injuries reported in children from chiropractic care worldwide. That’s an incredibly low rate considering how many babies have been adjusted over the decades.
The adjustments we use are nothing like what you’d experience as an adult. There’s no twisting or popping. The pressure applied is gentle—about the same as you’d use to check if a tomato is ripe. Most babies don’t even cry during the adjustment. Many fall asleep because it’s calming and relieves tension they’ve been holding.
The most common “side effect” is increased crying for a short period after the first adjustment, which usually means the baby’s body is releasing tension. Some parents also report their baby sleeps more in the day or two following an adjustment, which is a sign the nervous system is recalibrating. These are normal responses and typically resolve quickly. You’re not putting your baby at risk—you’re giving them a chance to heal naturally.
It feels like light, sustained pressure on specific points along the spine and skull. Dr. Roses uses his fingertips to apply just enough force to encourage the bones and tissues to release and realign. There’s no sudden movement, no cracking sounds, and no discomfort for your baby.
Most infants stay calm or even relax during the adjustment. Some fall asleep right on the table. If your baby does cry, it’s usually because they’re being handled or moved—not because the adjustment itself hurts. Parents are often surprised by how gentle it is. You can stay right next to your baby the entire time, and Dr. Roses will explain what he’s doing as he goes.
The whole process takes just a few minutes. Afterward, many babies nurse or take a bottle right away and seem more comfortable than they did before. You might notice they’re calmer, less tense, or able to settle into sleep more easily. That’s the nervous system responding to the adjustment and starting to function with less interference.
Yes. Chiropractic care can be used alongside medication, and in many cases, it helps babies get off the medication sooner. The medication is managing symptoms by reducing stomach acid, but it’s not fixing the underlying problem. Chiropractic care addresses the root cause—nervous system interference that’s affecting digestion and muscle tone in the esophagus.
As your baby’s nervous system starts functioning better, the reflux symptoms often decrease naturally. Some parents are able to work with their pediatrician to reduce or eliminate the medication as their baby improves. We won’t tell you to stop any medication—that’s a conversation you need to have with your child’s doctor. But we will give you the information and progress updates you need to have that conversation confidently.
It’s worth noting that many reflux medications haven’t been thoroughly studied for long-term use in infants. Some have been tested only in adults, and the side effects in developing digestive systems aren’t fully understood. If you’re uncomfortable with keeping your baby on medication long-term, chiropractic care offers a drug-free option that’s been shown to work in multiple studies.
Infant reflux usually happens because the muscle at the top of the stomach—the lower esophageal sphincter—isn’t closing properly. That lets stomach contents come back up into the esophagus, which causes the spitting up, discomfort, and crying you’re seeing. But the real question is why isn’t that muscle working right?
In many cases, it’s because the nervous system isn’t sending the right signals. The vagus nerve controls digestion, and if there’s interference in the upper spine or cranial bones—often from birth trauma or positioning in the womb—that nerve can’t do its job properly. The result is poor muscle tone, slow digestion, and reflux.
Misalignments in the upper cervical spine and cranial bones are common after birth, especially if labor was long, fast, or involved intervention like forceps or vacuum extraction. Even a “normal” birth puts pressure on a baby’s head and neck. When those misalignments are corrected through gentle chiropractic care, the nervous system can function the way it’s supposed to. That’s when you start seeing real improvement in infant silent reflux relief in Bayonne, NJ.
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