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You’re exhausted from watching your baby struggle after every feeding. The constant spit-up, the arching back, the crying that doesn’t stop. You’ve tried different formulas, holding positions, and waiting it out like everyone told you to.
Here’s what actually changes when the nervous system interference gets corrected. Your baby’s vagus nerve starts communicating properly with their digestive system. That means the lower esophageal sphincter works like it should, keeping stomach contents where they belong.
Most parents notice their baby spitting up less within the first few visits. Feedings become calmer because there’s less discomfort. Sleep improves because your baby isn’t waking up from reflux pain. You get to enjoy those early months instead of dreading the next feeding.
The difference shows up in how your baby acts between feedings too. Less fussiness. More alert, happy moments. Better weight gain because they’re keeping more food down.
Dr. Paul Roses has been practicing in this community since before Liberty State Park became the most visited state park in New Jersey. He’s adjusted thousands of infants, including babies with complex medical histories at St. Clare’s Home for Children.
His approach isn’t about quick fixes or making big promises. It’s about understanding how your baby’s nervous system works and removing the interference that’s causing the reflux symptoms. That takes experience, and it takes someone who actually listens to what you’re seeing at home.
Liberty State Park families choose us because they want a chiropractor who knows the difference between normal infant fussiness and signs your baby has a nervous system imbalance. Dr. Roses has been that resource for parents in Jersey City, Bayonne, and the surrounding Hudson County area for three decades.
Your first visit starts with questions about your pregnancy, delivery, and what you’re seeing at home. Birth trauma is one of the most common causes of the upper cervical misalignments that lead to reflux, so that history matters.
Dr. Roses examines your baby’s spine, particularly the upper neck area where the vagus nerve exits. He’s looking for subluxations that interfere with nerve communication between your baby’s brain and digestive system. The exam is gentle. Most babies sleep through it.
The adjustment itself uses pressure lighter than what you’d use to test a tomato for ripeness. There’s no twisting, no popping, no force. For infants with reflux, the focus is on the upper cervical area and craniosacral system. The goal is restoring proper nerve function so their body can regulate digestion correctly.
Most parents bring their baby back for a series of visits over several weeks. How many sessions for infant reflux depends on how long the problem has been there and how severe it is. Some babies improve after one visit. Others need consistent care over a month or two to see lasting changes.
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Reflux affects 50% of infants by three months old in the Liberty State Park area, just like everywhere else. Most pediatricians will tell you it’s normal and your baby will outgrow it. That’s true for some babies. But when your baby is miserable, “wait it out” isn’t much of a plan.
Chiropractic care for infant reflux works differently than medication. Medications try to reduce stomach acid or speed up digestion. Those might help symptoms, but they don’t fix why the lower esophageal sphincter isn’t closing properly in the first place.
When there’s a subluxation in your baby’s upper spine, it interferes with vagus nerve function. The vagus nerve controls almost everything in the digestive system, including the valve that keeps stomach contents from coming back up. Correcting that subluxation restores proper nerve communication. The body handles the rest.
You’ll also get guidance on positioning, feeding techniques, and other natural approaches that support your baby’s healing. But the adjustment is what changes the underlying problem. Research shows 9 out of 10 infants with colic and reflux improve with chiropractic care, often significantly.
Yes. The techniques we use on infants are completely different from adult adjustments. There’s no twisting or cracking involved.
Dr. Roses uses fingertip pressure, often no more than 2-3 ounces of force. That’s about what you’d use to gently press on your own eyelid. Studies on pediatric chiropractic care show adverse reactions occur in less than 0.12% of visits, and those are typically minor things like temporary fussiness.
The bigger risk is leaving nervous system interference uncorrected. When subluxations disrupt vagus nerve function, your baby doesn’t just deal with reflux. Their immune system, sleep patterns, and overall development can be affected. Gentle adjustments restore proper function without the side effects that come with reflux medications.
Frequent spit-up after every feeding usually means the lower esophageal sphincter isn’t closing properly. That’s the valve between the esophagus and stomach. When it stays relaxed, stomach contents come back up easily.
In many babies, this happens because of nerve interference in the upper cervical spine. The vagus nerve controls that sphincter, and when there’s a subluxation affecting the vagus nerve, the valve doesn’t get proper signals to close. Birth trauma, even from normal deliveries, can cause these subluxations.
The difference between normal spit-up and reflux that needs attention is how your baby acts. If they’re uncomfortable, arching their back, crying during or after feeds, or not gaining weight well, that’s worth addressing. Chiropractic care corrects the nerve interference so the valve can work correctly.
Painful gas in newborns and reflux often happen together, and they can look similar. Both cause crying, pulling legs up, and obvious discomfort. The difference is timing and what makes it better.
Gas pain typically comes in waves. Your baby might be fine, then suddenly cry hard, then settle down after passing gas. Reflux pain is more consistent, especially during and right after feedings. You’ll see arching, fighting the bottle or breast, and discomfort when lying flat.
Many babies with reflux also have gas issues because the same nerve interference that causes reflux affects overall digestive function. When the vagus nerve isn’t working properly, the entire digestive system struggles. That’s why addressing the nervous system imbalance helps both problems. Parents often tell us their baby’s gas improved along with the reflux.
Reflux is one sign, but there are usually others. Babies with nervous system imbalances often have trouble settling down, even when they’re fed and dry. They might strongly prefer turning their head to one side or get upset when you try to turn them the other way.
You might notice tension in their body, like clenched fists, stiff legs, or an arched back even when they’re not actively upset. Sleep is often disrupted beyond normal newborn waking. These babies startle easily and have a hard time with transitions.
Feeding issues are common too. They might latch poorly, click while nursing, or seem frustrated at the breast or bottle. Some babies with nervous system imbalance also deal with frequent hiccups, chronic congestion, or recurring ear infections. When you see multiple signs together, that points to nerve interference that chiropractic care can address.
Many babies show some improvement after the first adjustment. Parents report less spit-up, calmer feedings, or better sleep within a day or two. But lasting change usually takes consistent care over several weeks.
Plan on 6-12 visits over the first month or two. Babies who’ve had symptoms since birth may need more visits than babies who just started showing signs. The severity matters too. Silent reflux where your baby is clearly in pain but not spitting up much often takes longer to fully resolve.
Dr. Roses evaluates progress at each visit and adjusts the care plan based on what you’re seeing at home. Some babies need weekly visits initially, then spread out to every other week as they improve. The goal isn’t to keep you coming forever. It’s to correct the subluxation, restore proper nerve function, and let your baby’s body maintain that on its own.
Many insurance plans cover pediatric chiropractic care, but coverage varies significantly. Some plans cover it fully under your regular chiropractic benefits. Others require a referral from your pediatrician. Some don’t cover it at all.
We can verify your specific coverage before your first visit. We’ll let you know what your plan covers, what your copay or coinsurance would be, and what you’d pay out of pocket if insurance doesn’t cover it.
Even when insurance doesn’t cover care, many Liberty State Park families choose to pay out of pocket because the results are worth it. The cost of a few chiropractic visits is often less than months of reflux medication, and you’re addressing the actual problem instead of just managing symptoms. We work with families to make care accessible regardless of insurance coverage.
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