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Your baby stops arching their back during feeds. The spit-up that soaked through three outfits a day becomes occasional instead of constant. You’re not walking the hallway at 2 a.m. trying to keep them upright so they don’t scream.
When we address infant reflux in Reservoir, NJ, we’re looking at nervous system stress and cranial misalignments that affect how your baby’s digestive system works. The vagus nerve controls everything from swallowing to stomach acid regulation. When there’s interference—often from birth trauma or positioning in the womb—that system doesn’t function the way it should.
Gentle chiropractic adjustments remove that interference. Most parents notice their baby spitting up after every feeding becomes less frequent within the first few visits. Sleep improves because your baby isn’t waking up in pain. Feeding becomes easier because their body can actually process milk without forcing it back up.
This isn’t about managing symptoms with medication. It’s about restoring function so your baby’s body works the way it’s supposed to.
Dr. Paul Roses has been practicing in this area for over 30 years. Born and raised in Bayonne, he’s treated families across Hudson County—including Reservoir, NJ—and built his practice on one principle: health without unnecessary drugs.
He originally wanted to be a pediatrician. That focus on helping children never left. He’s adjusted babies with complex medical conditions at St. Clare’s Home for Children and provided care to first responders after 9/11.
When you bring your baby to Roses Chiropractic, you’re working with someone who understands infant anatomy, knows how gentle the work needs to be, and has seen these cases resolve hundreds of times. You’re not experimenting. You’re getting experienced care from someone who’s been doing this longer than most practitioners in the area.
The first visit starts with questions. When did the reflux start? What does feeding look like? How’s your baby sleeping? We need to understand the full picture before we do anything.
Then comes the exam. Dr. Roses checks your baby’s spine and cranial bones using pressure that’s lighter than what you’d use to check if a tomato is ripe. We’re looking for restrictions, tension, or misalignments that could be affecting nerve function.
The adjustment itself takes minutes. It’s gentle, specific, and most babies don’t cry—they often relax or fall asleep during treatment. You’ll typically bring your baby in two to three times per week for the first couple of weeks. That frequency helps the adjustments hold and gives the nervous system time to integrate the changes.
Most parents see improvement within four visits. Complete resolution usually happens over two to three months, depending on severity. You’re not locked into endless appointments. We’re working toward a clear outcome: a baby who can eat and sleep without constant discomfort.
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You get a thorough evaluation of your baby’s spine, cranial alignment, and nervous system function. Dr. Roses explains what he’s finding in plain language—no jargon, no upselling.
Treatment focuses on removing nerve interference that affects digestion and the vagus nerve. That means gentle adjustments to the upper cervical spine and cranial work when needed. The goal is to restore normal function so your baby’s body can regulate stomach acid, swallowing, and digestion on its own.
In Reservoir, NJ and surrounding Hudson County areas, parents are increasingly looking for drug-free options for infant reflux. Nearly half of all infants experience daily regurgitation, with peaks around one to three months. Most pediatricians offer acid-suppressing medications, but research shows those rarely work well in children under two—and they come with side effects you’d rather avoid.
Chiropractic care addresses painful gas in newborns, feeding difficulties, and the sleep disruption that comes with reflux. Research shows nine out of ten infants improve significantly with this approach. You’re giving your baby’s nervous system the support it needs to function properly, without medications that mask symptoms.
Most babies show noticeable improvement within four visits. You’ll typically see less spitting up, better sleep, or easier feeding within the first week or two of care.
The standard treatment plan runs about six weeks: two to three visits per week for the first two to three weeks, then tapering to twice weekly as symptoms improve. Complete resolution usually takes two to three months, though every baby is different.
Some infants respond faster, especially if the reflux is mild or recently started. Others—particularly babies with severe reflux or birth trauma—may need a bit longer. Dr. Roses tracks progress at every visit and adjusts the care plan based on what your baby needs, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
The pressure used during an infant adjustment is about the same as what you’d use to check if a tomato is ripe—roughly the weight of a nickel. There’s no twisting, popping, or forcing anything.
Dr. Roses uses his fingertips to apply light, sustained pressure to specific points on your baby’s spine or skull. Most babies don’t cry during the adjustment. Many relax or fall asleep because the work releases tension they’ve been holding since birth.
You’ll be holding your baby the entire time, and the actual adjustment takes just a few minutes. If your baby is fussy or uncomfortable, we stop and try again when they’re settled. The whole process is designed to be as calm and gentle as possible—because forcing anything on an infant defeats the purpose of the care.
Constant arching of the back, especially during or after feeds, is a big one. If your baby seems unable to relax or settle—even when held—that’s another sign something’s off with their nervous system.
Other red flags include difficulty latching or staying latched during breastfeeding, frequent hiccups, excessive gas that seems painful, and sleep that’s disrupted by what looks like discomfort rather than hunger. Babies who cry when laid flat or who only sleep upright on a parent’s chest often have nerve interference affecting their digestion.
You might also notice your baby tilts their head to one side consistently, has a flattened spot on their skull, or strongly prefers one breast over the other during nursing. These aren’t just quirks—they’re signs of physical restriction that can affect how the vagus nerve and digestive system function. A chiropractic evaluation can identify these issues and determine if they’re contributing to your baby’s reflux.
Yes. Research shows adverse reactions to pediatric chiropractic care occur in less than 0.12% of office visits—and those reactions are typically minor things like temporary fussiness, not serious complications.
The techniques we use on infants are completely different from adult chiropractic. There’s no high-velocity manipulation, no cracking or popping. The adjustments are gentle, sustained pressure applied to specific areas. Dr. Roses has over 30 years of experience adjusting babies, including medically fragile infants, and understands the anatomy and care requirements for newborns.
That said, chiropractic works alongside your pediatrician—not instead of them. If your baby has severe symptoms, failure to thrive, or other medical concerns, you should have those evaluated by your doctor. Chiropractic care addresses the structural and neurological components of reflux. It’s not a replacement for medical care when medical care is truly needed, but it offers a drug-free option that gets to the root cause for most cases.
Frequent spit-up happens when the lower esophageal sphincter—the valve between the stomach and esophagus—doesn’t close properly. In babies, this is often related to nerve interference from the upper cervical spine or cranial misalignment affecting the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve controls that sphincter, along with stomach acid production and the entire digestive process. When there’s pressure or restriction on the nerve—commonly from birth trauma, positioning in the womb, or tension in the upper neck—the signal gets disrupted. The valve doesn’t work right, and stomach contents come back up.
Chiropractic adjustments remove that interference. When the nerve can function properly, the sphincter closes the way it should, and reflux decreases. Research documents significant improvement in infant reflux cases treated with chiropractic care, with many babies experiencing complete resolution after consistent treatment. You’re not just managing spit-up—you’re addressing why it’s happening in the first place.
Yes. Gas and reflux often go hand-in-hand because they’re both tied to digestive function and nerve control. When your baby’s nervous system is stressed or there’s interference affecting the vagus nerve, digestion slows down. Food sits in the stomach longer, ferments, and creates gas.
Gentle adjustments help restore normal nerve function, which improves how quickly your baby’s digestive system processes milk. Better digestion means less gas buildup and less discomfort. Parents often notice their baby passes gas more easily and seems less distended after starting care.
The cranial work Dr. Roses does can also help with sucking and swallowing mechanics. When babies swallow more efficiently, they take in less air during feeds—which means less gas to begin with. It’s all connected: nervous system function, digestive efficiency, and your baby’s overall comfort. Addressing the root cause through chiropractic care often resolves multiple symptoms at once, not just the reflux.
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