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You’re exhausted. Your baby’s spitting up after every feeding, arching their back during meals, and crying through the night. You’ve tried different formulas, elevated sleeping positions, and maybe even medications that didn’t help or made you uncomfortable with the side effects.
Here’s what changes when the reflux actually improves: your baby feeds without screaming. They sleep for longer stretches. You’re not constantly doing laundry or wondering if something’s seriously wrong.
That’s what happens when you address the nervous system dysfunction causing the lower esophageal sphincter to malfunction. Most babies show noticeable improvement within just a few visits. Some parents report changes after a single session. The adjustments are incredibly gentle—about the same pressure you’d use to test a tomato’s ripeness—but they help restore normal nerve function so your baby’s body can work the way it’s supposed to.
Dr. Paul Roses originally wanted to be a pediatrician. That desire to help children never left—it just took a different form when he discovered chiropractic care’s ability to help infants without drugs or invasive procedures.
Since graduating from Life Chiropractic College in 1981, Dr. Roses has cared for countless infants in the Hudson County area, including many families right here in Pavonia. Parents from the historic Pavonia Avenue corridor and surrounding Jersey City neighborhoods trust us because we understand what you’re going through.
You’re not looking for someone to dismiss your concerns or tell you to “wait it out.” You want someone who’s seen this before, knows what works, and treats your baby like they matter. That’s what you’ll find here.
First, we talk. You’ll describe what you’re seeing—the baby spitting up after every feeding in Pavonia, NJ homes, the painful gas in newborns, the feeding refusal, the sleep disruption. Dr. Roses will ask specific questions about birth history, symptoms, and what you’ve already tried.
Then comes a gentle examination. We’re checking for tension or misalignment in the upper neck area, which often happens during birth and can trigger that sympathetic nervous system response that causes reflux symptoms. The actual adjustment is nothing like what you might picture—no cracking, no twisting. Just light, precise pressure applied to specific points. Your baby might not even wake up if they’re sleeping.
Most parents ask how many sessions for infant reflux they should expect. It varies, but many babies show improvement within three to four visits. Some need more, some need less. You’re not locked into anything—you’ll see progress or you won’t, and we’ll adjust from there.
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This isn’t just about adjusting your baby’s spine and sending you home. You’re getting a comprehensive look at what’s causing the reflux and what you can do about it.
We’ll identify signs your baby has a nervous system imbalance—things like the arching, the feeding difficulties, the excessive crying that conventional pediatricians often dismiss as “normal.” In Pavonia, NJ, where many families are dealing with the stress of urban parenting and busy schedules, having someone actually listen and investigate makes a difference.
You’ll also get guidance on positioning, feeding techniques, and other natural approaches that support the adjustments. The goal is restoring normal body and nervous system function so the reflux resolves on its own. Research shows this works for about 9 out of 10 babies—and the safety profile is excellent, with adverse reactions reported in less than 0.23% of pediatric visits.
This is about giving your baby’s body what it needs to heal itself, not masking symptoms with medication that can make them more susceptible to infections.
Yes, and the research backs this up clearly. Multiple studies show that adverse reactions during pediatric chiropractic treatment occur in less than 0.23% of visits—and when they do happen, they’re minor things like temporary fussiness, not serious complications.
The technique we use for infants is completely different from adult adjustments. There’s no forceful manipulation or cracking. Dr. Roses uses gentle pressure—about the same amount you’d use to check if fruit is ripe—applied to specific areas of the spine and neck. Most babies don’t cry during the adjustment. Many sleep through it.
Your baby can safely begin treatment in the first few weeks of life. The earlier you address the nervous system dysfunction causing the reflux, the faster you typically see results. That said, it’s never too late to start if your baby’s already several months old.
Medications reduce stomach acid to minimize the burning sensation when your baby spits up. That might help with discomfort, but it doesn’t fix why the lower esophageal sphincter isn’t closing properly in the first place.
Here’s the problem with that approach: stomach acid is part of your baby’s immune system. It kills harmful bacteria in the gut. When you suppress it with medication, you’re making your baby more susceptible to stomach infections and other issues. Plus, many parents report the medications simply don’t work—or they work for a while and then stop.
Our chiropractic care for infant reflux in Pavonia, NJ addresses the root cause. When the upper neck area is misaligned—often from birth trauma—it can trigger a sympathetic nervous system response that affects how the digestive system functions. By correcting that misalignment, you’re allowing the body to regulate itself properly. You’re not suppressing symptoms. You’re removing the interference so everything works the way it should.
Silent reflux is when your baby has all the discomfort of regular reflux—the burning, the pain, the feeding problems—but they’re not spitting up as obviously. They might swallow the contents back down, which actually makes it worse because the acid burns twice.
You’ll notice signs like constant throat clearing, hoarseness, chronic cough, feeding refusal, or your baby arching away from the bottle or breast. They might have painful gas in newborns that seems worse than what other babies experience. Sleep is usually terrible because lying flat makes the reflux worse.
Relief looks like your baby actually wanting to eat. It looks like longer sleep stretches—maybe not through the night immediately, but noticeably better than the 45-minute cycles you’ve been dealing with. It looks like less crying, less arching, less obvious discomfort. Parents usually report seeing these changes within the first few visits, though full resolution typically takes a few weeks to a couple months depending on severity.
Most babies need somewhere between four and twelve sessions to see significant, lasting improvement. That’s a range because every baby’s different—how severe the reflux is, how long it’s been going on, what caused it, and how their body responds to care all play a role.
Here’s what typically happens: you’ll see some improvement within the first three to four visits. That might be slightly longer sleep, less crying during feeds, or reduced spitting up. If you’re seeing progress, you continue. If you’re not seeing any change after four visits, we have an honest conversation about whether this approach is working for your baby.
Some babies respond incredibly fast—parents report noticeable changes after just one adjustment. Others take longer. The goal is always full resolution of symptoms, not just management. Once your baby’s nervous system is functioning properly and the reflux is gone, you’re done. You’re not locked into ongoing care unless you choose it for general wellness.
The most obvious sign is reflux itself—especially if it started shortly after birth and hasn’t responded well to typical interventions like formula changes or positioning. But there are usually other clues that point to nervous system dysfunction.
Look for excessive crying that seems disproportionate, even for a baby with reflux. Trouble settling down or staying calm. Difficulty with sleep beyond just the reflux waking them up. Some babies show signs of colic, chronic constipation, or frequent ear infections alongside the reflux. You might notice your baby strongly prefers turning their head to one side or seems uncomfortable in certain positions.
These symptoms often get dismissed as “normal baby stuff” or things they’ll “grow out of.” And sure, some babies do improve with time. But why wait months for your baby to suffer through it when there’s a safe, effective option? The nervous system controls everything—including digestion. When there’s interference in the upper neck from birth trauma or positioning in the womb, it can throw off multiple systems at once.
About 50% of infants show signs of reflux by three months old, and that number jumps to 66% by four months. So you’re definitely not alone in dealing with this. But that doesn’t mean it’s “normal” in the sense that your baby should just suffer through it.
Several factors contribute to the high rates. Birth interventions—vacuum extraction, forceps, C-sections, even long pushing stages—can cause trauma to the upper neck area that affects nerve function. The position babies are in during pregnancy can also create tension. Then there’s the fact that a baby’s digestive system is still developing, and if there’s already nervous system dysfunction affecting how that sphincter works, you’ve got a perfect storm.
In urban areas like Pavonia, parents often face additional stress—returning to work early, managing busy schedules, dealing with the pressure of city parenting. That stress doesn’t cause your baby’s reflux, but it makes the sleepless nights and constant worry that much harder. The good news is that this is highly treatable. You don’t have to just accept it as part of having a baby.
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