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Your baby keeps food down. Feedings don’t end in tears or spit-up all over both of you. Nights get quieter because your little one can actually lie flat without pain.
About 72% of one-month-old infants regurgitate at least once daily. That’s not rare—it’s common. But common doesn’t mean you should just wait it out while everyone in your house suffers.
When the nerve signals between your baby’s brain and digestive system are working right, the lower esophageal sphincter does its job. Stomach contents stay where they belong. Your baby stops arching their back during feeds, stops refusing the breast or bottle, and stops waking up screaming every hour.
You get your confidence back as a parent. You stop second-guessing every feeding position and every burp technique. You start seeing a baby who’s more settled, not constantly uncomfortable.
Dr. Paul Roses originally wanted to be a pediatrician—his goal was always helping as many children as possible. We’ve been serving families throughout Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, and Hudson County for years, and we’ve seen hundreds of infants find relief from colic and reflux through gentle chiropractic care and natural remedies.
Hoboken parents deal with unique challenges. Older homes, urban density, and environmental factors mean babies here often struggle with more than just reflux—eczema, allergies, and respiratory issues layer on top. That’s why our whole-body approach matters.
We’ve followed many infants through their first year and watched them thrive after addressing the root cause—not just masking symptoms with medications that research shows may not even work for babies.
Your first visit starts with questions about your baby’s birth. Was it a long labor? Forceps or vacuum used? C-section? In one study, 10 out of 16 infants with reflux had a history of birth trauma—and all 16 had upper cervical subluxations affecting their nervous system.
We check your baby’s spine, especially the upper neck area. Injury here can trigger a sympathetic-dominant state in your baby’s nervous system. That dysfunction affects the lower esophageal sphincter—the valve that’s supposed to keep stomach contents from backing up into the esophagus.
A gentle baby adjustment looks nothing like what you’d picture for an adult. The pressure we use is about the same as testing a tomato’s ripeness. It’s specific, light, and designed for an infant’s delicate anatomy.
Most parents see notable improvement within four visits. One case study showed total resolution of symptoms within three months. Another study found that colicky infants who received chiropractic care cried less and slept more—and they were twice as likely to sleep well and have fewer temper tantrums as toddlers.
You’re not committing to a lifetime of appointments. You’re giving your baby’s nervous system a chance to function the way it should.
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You get a thorough evaluation that looks at signs your baby has a nervous system imbalance—not just surface symptoms. Arching during feeds, refusing to lie on their back, constant fussiness, and frequent night wakings all point to deeper issues.
Research shows 9 out of 10 infants with reflux improve with chiropractic care. There are no serious adverse effects reported—only seven minor effects across more than 5,200 treatments in one three-year study. Compare that to reflux medications, which studies link to food allergies and may not even be effective in infants.
You also get real answers about what’s happening. Most babies don’t have reflux because they’re producing too much stomach acid. Reducing stomach acid can actually harm gut health. When proteins aren’t digested properly, they can pass into the bloodstream and trigger immune responses.
Hoboken parents are already dealing with enough—older building infrastructure, mold concerns, and seasonal allergies that hit hard in this area. Your baby doesn’t need another medication with side effects. They need their body to work right.
About 50% of infants up to three months old show signs of reflux at least once daily. By four months, that number jumps to 66%. But 95% of cases resolve by one year when the underlying cause is addressed.
Most parents notice changes within the first four visits. One published case showed notable improvement by visit four and complete resolution within three months of care.
Your baby’s timeline depends on several factors—how long they’ve had symptoms, whether there was birth trauma, and how severe the upper cervical subluxation is. Some infants respond faster than others.
Weekly visits are typical at first. As symptoms improve, visits spread out. One infant in a case study went 11 days between flare-ups after three months of care, then only had two flare-ups over the next four months. That’s the goal—longer stretches of normal eating, sleeping, and comfort until the issue resolves completely.
The pressure we use is incredibly light—about the same amount you’d use to check if a tomato is ripe. There’s no twisting, no popping, no forceful movements.
Pediatric chiropractic techniques are completely different from adult adjustments. They’re designed specifically for an infant’s delicate anatomy and developing nervous system. The movements are subtle, the pressure is gentle, and the precision is what matters.
Most babies don’t cry during adjustments. Many actually relax or fall asleep. If your baby does fuss, it’s usually because they don’t like being held still, not because anything hurts. Parents are always present and can see exactly what’s happening.
A 2008 study followed 697 pediatric chiropractic patients who received more than 5,200 treatments over three years. Zero serious adverse effects were reported. Only seven minor effects came up—and those were things like temporary fussiness or sleepiness.
Compare that safety record to reflux medications. Research suggests these drugs may not even be effective in infants, and they’re linked to the development of food allergies. Reducing stomach acid can harm gut health and prevent proteins from being digested properly.
Chiropractic care addresses the root cause—nerve interference affecting your baby’s digestive system. It doesn’t suppress symptoms or introduce chemicals into a developing body. According to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, chiropractic is the most commonly used alternative treatment parents seek for infant reflux.
If your baby arches their back during or after feeding, refuses to lie flat, or only sleeps in your arms, those are red flags. That’s often silent reflux—where stomach contents come up but don’t always come out. The pain is still there, but it’s harder to diagnose.
Other signs include difficulty latching or staying latched, crying before or during feeds, frequent hiccups, and chronic congestion or coughing. When the upper cervical area is misaligned, it creates a sympathetic-dominant state in your baby’s nervous system. That affects the lower esophageal sphincter—the valve that keeps stomach acid where it belongs.
Birth trauma is a major factor. Long labors, forceps, vacuum extraction, and C-sections can all cause upper cervical subluxations. In one study, all 16 infants with reflux had these subluxations, and 10 of them had documented birth trauma. Your baby’s symptoms aren’t random—there’s usually a physical cause.
Yes. Many parents bring their babies in while still on medication, then work with their pediatrician to reduce or eliminate it as symptoms improve.
One study looked at 1,000 infants on reflux medications who also had tongue and lip ties addressed. Afterward, 52% were able to stop their medication completely. When you address the physical causes—whether that’s a tie, a subluxation, or both—the medication often becomes unnecessary.
You’re not choosing between chiropractic care and medical care. You’re adding a treatment that actually addresses why your baby’s digestive system isn’t working right. As nerve function improves and the lower esophageal sphincter starts doing its job, the need for acid-suppressing drugs usually decreases. Always coordinate with your pediatrician on any medication changes.
Hoboken’s older housing stock and urban environment play a role. Babies here are exposed to more environmental allergens, mold, and air quality issues than in newer suburban areas. That can stress their developing immune and digestive systems.
Birth practices matter too. Higher intervention rates—C-sections, inductions, epidurals that slow labor—increase the likelihood of birth trauma. When labor is long or assisted delivery is needed, the forces on a baby’s head and neck can cause the exact subluxations that lead to reflux.
About 66% of four-month-olds show daily signs of reflux. In areas like Hoboken with higher environmental stress and birth intervention rates, that percentage may be even higher. The good news is that when you address the physical cause, most cases resolve. Your baby doesn’t have to be part of the statistic that just “waits it out” for 12 months.
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