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Your baby’s digestive system is controlled by their nervous system. When there’s interference—often from birth stress or positioning during delivery—signals don’t flow properly from brain to stomach. That’s when you see the constant spitting up after every feeding, the arching back, the painful gas in newborns that keeps everyone awake.
Our chiropractic care for infants in Bergen Square, NJ focuses on removing that interference. Not masking symptoms with medication, but restoring the communication between your baby’s brain and body. When that happens, digestion improves. Feeding becomes easier. Sleep gets better for everyone.
You’ll notice your baby seems more settled after eating. The crying decreases. They’re not constantly uncomfortable. These aren’t just nice side effects—they’re signs that your baby’s body is finally working the way it should.
Dr. Paul Roses has been practicing in Hudson County for over 30 years. He grew up in Bayonne, raised his family here, and has treated generations of local families dealing with everything from infant colic and reflux to childhood development concerns.
This isn’t a new practice trying to figure things out. You’re working with someone who’s seen thousands of infants, understands the specific concerns Bergen Square parents face, and knows exactly what a gentle baby adjustment should look like. Our approach is simple: remove nerve interference, let the body heal itself.
Families come back because it works. They bring their kids in for regular care because they’ve seen the difference when the nervous system functions without interference.
Your first visit starts with a conversation. What symptoms are you seeing? When did they start? How’s feeding going? How’s everyone sleeping? Dr. Roses needs to understand your baby’s specific situation before touching them.
Then comes the assessment. Using Titron Infrared Imaging, we can see exactly where nerve interference exists along your baby’s spine. It’s painless, takes seconds, and gives us a clear baseline. No guessing.
The adjustment itself uses fingertip pressure—about the same amount you’d use to test a tomato for ripeness. We’re not cracking or popping anything. For infants, the adjustment is so gentle that most babies sleep right through it. We’re simply removing the interference so their nervous system can function properly.
How many sessions for infant reflux treatment depends on your baby’s specific case. Some parents notice changes after the first visit. Others need a few weeks of care. We’ll give you a realistic timeline based on what we find during that initial assessment, and we’ll track progress using the same imaging technology to show you exactly what’s changing.
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You’re not just getting an adjustment. You’re getting a full assessment of your baby’s nervous system, a clear explanation of what’s causing their symptoms, and a specific care plan designed for their situation.
We’ll also talk about positioning during feeding, sleep setup, and other practical changes that support your baby’s recovery. Many Bergen Square parents don’t realize that how they’re holding their baby during feeding can make reflux worse. Small adjustments to daily routines often make a significant difference alongside chiropractic care.
You’ll receive follow-up check-ins to monitor progress. Dr. Roses has called parents later the same day just to see how their baby responded to the first adjustment. That level of attention matters when you’re dealing with an infant who can’t tell you how they’re feeling.
Bergen Square families also appreciate that our approach doesn’t interfere with your pediatrician’s care. We’re addressing nervous system function. Your pediatrician handles everything else. They work together, not against each other.
The most common signs are digestive issues that don’t respond to typical interventions. Your baby spits up after every feeding, even when you’ve tried different formulas or adjusted breastfeeding positions. They arch their back during or after eating. They have painful gas that makes them pull their legs up and cry.
You might also notice one-sided preferences—always turning their head the same direction, favoring one breast over the other, or seeming uncomfortable when positioned a certain way. These aren’t just quirks. They’re often signs that something in the upper spine is creating interference.
Sleep problems are another indicator. If your baby can only sleep on you, wakes up screaming shortly after being laid down, or seems uncomfortable lying flat, that’s worth evaluating. The nervous system controls everything, including your baby’s ability to relax and digest properly. When it’s not working right, you see it in multiple areas.
Yes, when performed by a chiropractor trained in infant care. The adjustment for a newborn uses about the same pressure you’d use to check if fruit is ripe—roughly 2-3 ounces of pressure. There’s no twisting, cracking, or popping involved.
The goal is to release tension in the upper cervical spine and remove interference from the nerves that control digestion. Birth itself—even uncomplicated vaginal births—puts significant stress on a baby’s neck and spine. Add in vacuum extraction, forceps, or a C-section, and that stress increases. The adjustment simply addresses that stress before it creates long-term problems.
Dr. Roses has over 30 years of experience treating infants in Bergen Square, NJ. Most babies sleep through their adjustments. Some get fussy for a moment, then settle immediately. The risk is minimal compared to the long-term effects of leaving nerve interference untreated or relying solely on reflux medications that don’t address the underlying cause.
Most infants with reflux need between 6-12 sessions over 4-6 weeks to see significant improvement. That’s not a hard rule—some babies respond faster, others need more time depending on severity and how long symptoms have been present.
You’ll typically start with visits 2-3 times per week for the first two weeks. This allows us to make consistent corrections while your baby’s nervous system is learning new patterns. As symptoms improve, we space visits out to once per week, then eventually to maintenance care.
The timeline also depends on what’s happening outside our office. If you’re implementing the positioning and feeding recommendations we discuss, recovery tends to be faster. If your baby has tongue tie or other structural issues that haven’t been addressed, those need attention too. We’ll give you a realistic timeline after the initial assessment, and we’ll adjust based on how your baby responds. Progress isn’t always linear, but you should see some positive changes within the first few visits.
Yes, because frequent spitting up is often related to nerve interference affecting the valve between the esophagus and stomach. That valve—the lower esophageal sphincter—is controlled by nerves that exit the spine in the mid-back region. When there’s interference, the valve doesn’t close properly, and stomach contents come back up.
Our chiropractic adjustments in Bergen Square, NJ remove that interference so the valve can function correctly. This doesn’t mean your baby will never spit up again—some spitting up is normal in infants. But the constant, projectile, or painful reflux that happens after every single feeding usually improves significantly once nerve function is restored.
We also look at the upper cervical spine, because tension there affects the vagus nerve, which controls the entire digestive process. When both areas are addressed, you typically see improvement not just in spitting up, but also in gas, bowel movements, and overall comfort during and after feeding. The key is addressing the root cause instead of just managing symptoms.
Painful gas happens when your baby’s digestive system isn’t moving things through efficiently. The nerves controlling intestinal movement exit from the lower spine. When there’s interference—often from birth trauma or positioning stress—those signals don’t work properly. Food sits longer, ferments, creates gas, and causes pain.
You’ll see your baby pull their legs up, turn red, strain, and cry. They might pass gas eventually, but the process is clearly painful. This is different from normal newborn grunting and straining, which doesn’t typically involve that level of distress.
Our chiropractic care for infants in Bergen Square, NJ addresses the nerve interference so the digestive system can move things through at a normal pace. When that happens, gas decreases, bowel movements become more regular, and your baby isn’t in constant discomfort. We’re not treating the gas directly—we’re restoring the nerve function that allows proper digestion. Many parents also notice their baby’s bowel movements become more consistent in timing and easier to pass once care begins.
Coverage varies significantly by insurance plan. Some plans cover chiropractic care for infants, others don’t, and some cover it only after you’ve met your deductible. The best approach is to call your insurance company directly and ask specifically about chiropractic care for pediatric patients.
When you call, ask these specific questions: Does my plan cover chiropractic care for infants? Is there an age restriction? Do I need a referral from my pediatrician? How many visits are covered per year? What’s my copay or coinsurance amount?
Even if insurance doesn’t cover it, many Bergen Square families find the out-of-pocket cost worth it compared to ongoing medication expenses and the stress of watching their baby suffer. Dr. Roses can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. We can also discuss payment options during your first visit so cost doesn’t prevent your baby from getting care that could resolve the underlying issue.
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