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You know something’s wrong when your otherwise healthy baby cries for hours every day. The good news? You’re not imagining it, and you don’t have to just wait it out.
Research shows that 94% of colicky babies improve with specialized pediatric chiropractic care. We’re talking about gentle adjustments that use no more pressure than you’d use to test if a tomato is ripe. Many babies actually fall asleep during treatment.
What you’ll notice first is longer stretches of calm. Then better sleep—for everyone. Parents tell us they finally feel like they can breathe again when their baby starts settling into more predictable, peaceful patterns.
Dr. Paul Roses has been serving families in Harrison and the greater Hudson County area for over 30 years. What sets us apart isn’t just experience—it’s understanding that your baby’s health challenges are your family’s challenges.
Harrison families choose us because we know this community. We understand the sleepless nights, the worry, and the frustration when traditional approaches aren’t working. We’ve helped hundreds of local families find natural solutions without medications or invasive procedures.
Our approach is simple: gentle, precise adjustments that allow your baby’s nervous system to function properly, often resolving issues that seem mysterious or untreatable through other methods.
Your first visit starts with understanding your baby’s specific situation. We’ll discuss the pregnancy, birth experience, and current symptoms you’re noticing. Every detail matters when we’re working with developing nervous systems.
The examination is thorough but gentle. We’re looking for areas where the spine might not be moving properly—often the result of positioning in the womb or stress during delivery. These misalignments can interfere with digestion, sleep, and overall comfort.
Treatment involves incredibly gentle adjustments using fingertip pressure. Most babies remain completely comfortable, and many parents are surprised by how subtle the techniques are. We typically recommend a short series of visits to allow your baby’s system to stabilize and heal naturally.
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Beyond colic relief, we address the full spectrum of infant and childhood health challenges that respond to chiropractic care. This includes feeding difficulties, reflux, constipation, sleep disturbances, and ear infections.
For Harrison families, we understand the unique stressors of raising children in a densely populated area. Parents here are educated, proactive, and want natural solutions that support their child’s development rather than masking symptoms.
Our pediatric chiropractic care is particularly valuable during critical developmental milestones—when babies are learning to hold their heads up, sit unsupported, crawl, and walk. Proper spinal alignment during these phases sets the foundation for healthy growth and neurological development throughout childhood.
Absolutely. Pediatric chiropractic techniques are specifically designed for an infant’s delicate frame and developing nervous system. The pressure used is minimal—about the same as you’d use to test a ripe tomato.
Our adjustments are so gentle that many babies sleep through them completely. Dr. Roses has specialized training in pediatric care and understands infant anatomy, development, and the unique considerations involved in caring for newborns. Chiropractic care has been safely provided to children for over 100 years, with extensive research supporting both its safety and effectiveness.
Many parents notice changes after just a few visits, though every baby responds differently. Research shows that 63% of colicky babies experience clinically significant improvement with chiropractic care, often within the first week or two of treatment.
What you’ll typically see first is shorter crying episodes and longer periods of calm. Sleep patterns usually improve next, followed by better feeding and overall contentment. Some babies show dramatic improvement immediately, while others need a few more sessions for their nervous systems to fully stabilize and heal.
Pediatric chiropractic care can help with numerous infant concerns including breastfeeding difficulties, reflux, constipation, sleep issues, torticollis (head tilt), and recurring ear infections. By optimizing nervous system function, we often address multiple concerns simultaneously.
Many feeding problems stem from restricted movement in the neck, jaw, or shoulders—often the result of positioning during birth. Digestive issues like reflux and constipation frequently improve when spinal alignment allows the nervous system to properly coordinate digestive function. Sleep disturbances often resolve when babies are more comfortable and their systems are functioning optimally.
Pediatric chiropractic requires specialized training in infant anatomy, development, and gentle adjustment techniques. The amount of pressure used is dramatically different—we use fingertip pressure rather than the more forceful adjustments sometimes needed for adults.
We also focus on different areas and concerns. With infants, we’re often addressing the effects of birth trauma, in-utero positioning, and developmental challenges. Our examination techniques are adapted for babies who can’t tell us where it hurts, so we rely on careful observation, palpation, and understanding normal versus abnormal infant behavior and movement patterns.
The sooner, the better, especially if you’re noticing persistent crying, feeding difficulties, or sleep problems. Many parents wait weeks or months hoping issues will resolve on their own, but early intervention often leads to faster, more complete resolution.
If your baby experienced a difficult birth, was breech, required forceps or vacuum assistance, or if you had a particularly long or short labor, it’s worth having their spine checked soon after birth. Even “normal” births can create stress on a baby’s developing spine and nervous system. Many parents choose to have their newborns evaluated within the first few weeks as a preventive measure.
Your first visit will involve a detailed discussion about your pregnancy, birth experience, and current concerns. We’ll ask about feeding patterns, sleep habits, crying episodes, and any other behaviors you’ve noticed.
The examination is gentle and thorough, checking for areas where movement might be restricted or where the spine isn’t aligned properly. Most babies remain calm during the exam, and many actually seem to enjoy the gentle touch. Treatment typically begins during this first visit if we identify areas that need attention. The entire appointment usually takes about 30-45 minutes, and we’ll discuss our findings and recommended treatment plan before you leave.
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