Oklahoma chiropractor performs neck adjustment on giraffes, videos go viral

An Oklahoma chiropractor, Dr. Joren Whitley, is making headlines after a series of videos showed him performing some neck adjustments for a 16 foot male giraffe called Gerry. The incident has sparked fascination and debate.

According to some reports from The Washington Post, Whitley took on the difficult task of addressing Gerry’s neck problems, which made the giraffe’s jaw movement difficult.

In one of the videos, Whitley can be seen standing on a raised platform to access the towering animal’s neck.

Watch the video below:

One user commented on the video saying: “We had giraffe chiropractors before gta 6”. Another user commented: “Aw, he smiled! You can see the relief!” A third user said: ‘It’s so comfortable. If he gets it in the right place.”

Whitley primarily treats dogs, but has also worked with a wide range of animals, including chickens and even an injured bat. One particularly notable case involved the modification of anesthetized lions South Africademonstrating the breadth of his experience in chiropractic care for animals, The Washington Post reported.

Despite skepticism from some quarters about the efficacy of chiropractic treatments, Gerry’s owner told The Washington Post of the positive effects of the care he received from Whitley. The giraffe’s chewing reportedly improved after the procedure, providing anecdotal evidence of its potential benefits to animals.

First uploaded on: 2024-05-09 14:22 IST

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