Is Silent Reflux impacting your child?
If your baby or toddler seems fussy, extra gassy, or uncomfortable after feedings — even though they’re not spitting up as much — they may be dealing with silent reflux, a condition that often goes undiagnosed.
Unlike classic acid reflux, where spit-up is easy to see, silent reflux doesn’t always show outward signs. Instead, the stomach acid flows back up the esophagus and is swallowed again — causing irritation, discomfort, and restlessness without the mess. This can leave parents feeling confused and frustrated, unsure of what’s really going on.
Common signs include:
Arching of the back after feeding
Frequent hiccups or gagging
Trouble sleeping or staying asleep
Irritability when lying flat
Feeding aversions or fussiness at the breast or bottle
What many parents don’t realize is that the nervous system plays a major role in digestion and regulation. When there’s stress or misalignment in the spine, it can interfere with the nerves that help your baby process food, regulate acid, and stay comfortable.
What Is Silent Reflux in Babies?
Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), happens when stomach acid moves up the esophagus but doesn’t always come out through the mouth. Instead, it can cause internal irritation and symptoms like:
- Constant congestion or coughing
- Trouble sleeping or staying asleep
- Feeding difficulties
- Arching the back during or after feedings
- Excessive fussiness with no clear cause
These symptoms are often mistaken for allergies, colds, or colic — but they may be signs of a deeper nervous system imbalance.
How the Nervous System Impacts Digestion
Your child’s nervous system plays a major role in digestion, healing, and growth. When the spine is misaligned — especially in the neck or mid-back — it can interfere with the vagus nerve, which controls many vital digestive functions.
This can disrupt:
- Swallowing reflexes
- Acid regulation in the stomach
- The movement of food through the intestines
- Calm, restful sleep and healing
By gently correcting misalignments, chiropractic adjustments help restore normal communication between the brain and digestive organs — leading to noticeable improvements in comfort, digestion, and sleep.
Natural Reflux Relief with Chiropractic Care
At Clear Connections Chiropractic, we specialize in pediatric chiropractic care that nurtures your child’s health from the inside out — starting with the nervous system. Whether your little one is an infant or toddler, our care is always gentle, safe, and customized to meet their unique needs.
Our neurologically focused adjustments are designed to improve communication between the brain and body by restoring proper alignment and removing nervous system interference. For many families, this leads to incredible transformations, including:
✨ Less reflux and spitting up – As the nervous system begins to function more efficiently, babies are often able to digest food more easily and comfortably, reducing the need for medications or acid blockers.
😴 Better sleep patterns – When a child’s body is more at ease and no longer fighting internal discomfort, they can settle into deeper, more restful sleep — which benefits the whole family!
🍼 Easier feedings – Many parents notice less arching, fewer feeding struggles, and more calm, consistent nursing or bottle sessions after starting chiropractic care.
💨 Reduced gas and irritability – By supporting proper digestive function through spinal health, we often see a decrease in gassiness, bloating, and the crankiness that comes with it.
😊 Improved mood, immunity, and regulation – A well-balanced nervous system doesn’t just help with reflux — it supports emotional regulation, stronger immunity, and overall happier, more adaptable little humans.
Instead of simply masking symptoms with medications that come with side effects or uncertainty, our care is focused on getting to the root cause of your child’s discomfort — and helping their body work the way it was designed to.
We know how tough it is to watch your child struggle and not have clear answers. That’s why we’re here — to walk with you, answer your questions, and offer natural, effective solutions that support your child’s long-term health and well-being. 💛
Watch Dr. Sean’s Video to Learn More
If you suspect your child may be dealing with silent reflux — or if they’re struggling with sleep, digestion, or chronic fussiness — it’s worth checking their spine and nervous system for interference.
🎥 Click here to watch Dr. Sean’s video and learn how chiropractic care can help babies with reflux heal and thrive — without unnecessary medications or invasive procedures.
We’re here to support your family’s health journey with compassion, expertise, and natural solutions that work!