Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

Chiropractic care focused on the spine for patients across Cincinnati’s west side, part of the Nine Point Health family.

A clinic built around the spine.

Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center, part of the Nine Point Health family, focuses on the spine, and that focus is on purpose. When a practice sees back and neck cases all day, every day, patterns become obvious faster and treatment plans get sharper.

Our providers see complex spinal cases constantly, whether that’s a herniated disc, a whiplash injury from a fender bender on I-74, or years of desk-job posture finally catching up with you. Patients often come to us after an ER visit has ruled out anything emergency-level but left them with lingering pain and no real plan for what comes next.

Chiropractors Dr. John Engelhardt, Dr. Matthew Crites and Dr. Brendan Geist
Serving Delhi, Green Township and the Oak Hills area
No referral needed to request an appointment
Most commercial plans, including Medicare, accepted

What we see in Cincinnati patients.

Back and neck pain rarely comes from one clean cause. In our experience, it usually traces back to some combination of the issues below, which is why patients across the west side, from Delhi to Green Township to Oak Hills itself, come to a practice built around the spine.

Bulging or Herniated Discs
Nerve Pressure
Postural Strain
Desk & Driving Posture
Old Injuries That Never Healed
Spine, Hip & Shoulder Pain
Neck Arthritis
Low Back Arthritis

The 4-Phase Recovery Program.

Every patient moves through the same four-stage structure, tailored to the spine specifically.

1. Pain

A focused evaluation to pinpoint where and why your back or neck pain is happening.

2. Prevent

Protecting your progress with tools built for long-term spinal health, not generic advice.

3. Prime

Rebuilding strength and mobility through the spine and surrounding muscles.

4. Perform

Getting you back to work, workouts, or simply sitting through a movie without shifting every five minutes.

Your team at Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center.

The chiropractors you’ll see at our Oak Hills office.

Dr. John Engelhardt, chiropractor at Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

Dr. John Engelhardt, D.C.

Chiropractor

Has been in private practice at Oak Hills since 1992, caring for back and neck patients across Cincinnati’s west side.

Dr. Matthew Crites, chiropractor at Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

Dr. Matthew Crites, D.C.

Chiropractor

A 2015 Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate trained in Gonstead, Thompson Drop, Diversified, Activator Methods and Pulstar adjustments.

Dr. Brendan Geist, chiropractor at Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

Dr. Brendan Geist, D.C.

Chiropractor

Graduated magna cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2024 and is certified in Sacro-Occipital Technique.

A plan specific to your spine.

Your Full History

We start with a full history, not just today’s complaint. Old injuries, past treatments that did or didn’t work, and how your pain shows up during the day all matter.

A Spine-Specific Plan

From there, we build a plan specific to your spine, not a generic chiropractic template applied to whoever’s next on the schedule.

Honest Next Steps

If imaging or a referral to another specialist makes sense, we’ll tell you that too, rather than trying to treat something outside our scope.

Questions Cincinnati patients ask us.

01 / Do I need a referral to be seen here?
No. Ohio allows direct access to chiropractic care, so you can request an appointment directly with our office without a referral. We’ll verify your insurance benefits before your first visit.
02 / Do you only treat back and neck issues, or other conditions too?
Back and neck care is our focus, and it’s where our team has the deepest experience, but we also treat related joint and arthritis conditions that often accompany spinal pain.
03 / What should I bring to my appointment?
Any prior imaging (X-rays, MRIs) is especially useful for spine cases, along with a list of current medications if you have one.
04 / How is back and neck pain typically treated?
It depends on the cause. Manual adjustment, targeted exercise and posture correction are common starting points, but your specific plan comes out of your first assessment, not a standard protocol.
05 / What are your office hours?
Current hours for Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center are listed on our contact page. You can also call us at (513) 598-1693 or request an appointment online below.

What our patients say.

"Dr Crites is the best! Great person and a great doctor. Not to mention all of the staff there are amazing. I look forward to every visit."
njnadeau28 · Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center

Request an Appointment

Chronic back and neck pain rarely resolves on its own. Whether you’re dealing with something new or something you’ve been managing quietly for years, request an appointment with Oak Hills Back & Neck Care Center below, or call our office. Bring whatever imaging or records you’ve already got, and we’ll take it from there.

No referral needed. Most commercial insurance plans, including Medicare, accepted. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit. See current office hours.

Prefer to call? (513) 598-1693