Former NFL player Dr. Justin Sands and the team at Sands Chiropractic provide personalized, whole-body chiropractic care using advanced technology, movement analysis, and customized treatment plans. From infants to athletes and seniors, care is tailored to help patients move better, recover well, and thrive.
Proudly serving the Polk City community since 2010
Whether you are an athlete, first responder, or busy parent seeking health without heavy medication, Polk City Chiropractor Dr. Justin Sands and his team at Sands Chiropractic are here to help. From infants and expecting mothers to active adults and seniors, we provide personalized, whole-body care that addresses the root of what is keeping you from thriving.
By stepping away from the insurance model, we focus entirely on you with unrushed, patient-centered care, transparent pricing, and flexible membership options. Schedule your free consultation today and experience the difference advanced technology and compassionate care can make.
We look for the root cause of what is keeping you from feeling your best, then build a plan to get you there. Using tools like Kinetisense™ computerized movement screening, InBody body composition analysis, and digital X-rays when appropriate, we identify movement and structural issues that contribute to discomfort and create customized exercise and rehab plans so your body functions better and adjustments hold longer. You are not just another appointment—our care reflects your unique goals.
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Dr. Sands has served the Polk City and Ankeny, Grimes communities since 2010. A former professional football player who competed in the NFL, he brings more than a decade of clinical experience to his practice, with a particular focus on sports chiropractic, pediatric and pregnancy care, and soft tissue rehabilitation.
Dr. Sands views chiropractic as life care rather than sick care, building whole-body treatment plans around each patient's movement patterns and goals rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
Qualifications:
Behind every great practice is a team that genuinely cares, and ours is no exception. Nicole Allen, CA, Certified Personal Trainer and Laser Certified, brings expertise in movement and advanced laser therapy to complement your care plan.
Jennifer Sands serves as our Wellness Advocate, helping patients understand and embrace a whole-health lifestyle. Sam Sperling keeps us connected to our community. Together, we are here to help you take a more complete approach to your health and well-being.
We want to help you move well and live fully—not just address your discomfort.
We offer the following services for your convenience:
What is it?
Restoring proper alignment in the spine and joints, this approach identifies movement and structural patterns using tools like Kinetisense movement screening, InBody composition analysis, and digital X-rays when appropriate. Adjustments are paired with customized exercise and rehab plans built around each patient's goals, so the body functions better and results last longer.
Who is it for?
Anyone looking for whole-body, root-cause care, from athletes and first responders to busy parents, infants, and seniors dealing with discomfort or limited mobility.
Benefits
What is it?
Care here blends nervous system, muscle, and joint work to help athletes of every level move and perform their best. The Kinetisense diagnostic system provides detailed gait and postural analysis, while a nationally certified soft tissue technique trusted by NFL and NBA teams targets weak points that could increase injury risk.
Who is it for?
Weekend warriors, competitive athletes, and anyone wanting to move better and stay injury-free, including those managing rotator cuff issues, Achilles tendon injuries, chronic knee concerns, or plantar fasciitis.
Benefits
What is it?
An advanced flexion-distraction table gently stretches and moves the spine through flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral movement to create space and relieve pressure on affected discs. Sessions last just 5 to 10 minutes and use either rhythmic, motion-based distraction or a sustained hold at a comfortable level of decompression.
Who is it for?
Those with known disc concerns, a lower back that feels locked up, or radiating sensations related to lumbar issues, including sciatica.
Benefits
What is it?
Fine needles are placed at specific points on the body to encourage the body's own healing response. This drug-free approach is offered as part of a broader plan alongside chiropractic adjustments and other advanced therapies.
Who is it for?
Patients seeking pain relief, stress reduction, or general wellness care without medication.
Benefits
What is it?
Class IV laser therapy directs concentrated light energy into affected tissue to reduce inflammation and speed the body's natural repair process. It's often paired with chiropractic adjustments, shockwave therapy, and acupuncture for a fuller approach to healing.
Who is it for?
Anyone dealing with acute or chronic injuries, including stubborn tendon or soft tissue problems that haven't responded to other care.
Benefits
What is it?
High-energy acoustic waves pass through affected tissue to increase blood flow, break down scar tissue and calcifications, and stimulate cells to rebuild healthy tissue. Rather than masking symptoms, this noninvasive therapy targets the underlying tissue problems behind stubborn pain, and many patients notice change as early as their first session.
Who is it for?
Those managing plantar fasciitis, tennis or golfer's elbow, Achilles tendon concerns, chronic knee injuries, post-surgical healing challenges, tendinopathies, or myofascial trigger points.
Benefits
What is it?
A seven-system functional nutrition plan looks beyond calories to address the underlying metabolic issues that can make weight loss difficult, building a sustainable plan around each patient's needs.
Who is it for?
Patients looking for a healthy, sustainable approach to weight loss rather than a quick fix.
Benefits
What is it?
Gentle, infant- and child-specific techniques support a growing nervous system with as little interference as possible. Specialized pregnancy tables, soft adjusting pads, and flexible positioning, including adjusting a baby while they rest on a parent, keep young patients comfortable throughout care.
Who is it for?
Infants and children, including those dealing with digestive discomfort, constipation, colic, recurrent ear infections, or developmental delays such as Down syndrome.
Benefits
What is it?
Gentle, targeted adjustments using the Webster technique help the body adapt to the physical demands of pregnancy while encouraging optimal fetal positioning. Care is tailored to each stage of pregnancy, from monthly visits early on to weekly visits in the third trimester, using specialized tables and pillows for comfort.
Who is it for?
Expectant mothers experiencing physical strain or discomfort as their body changes throughout pregnancy.
Benefits
What is it?
A digital foot scan using Foot Levelers™ technology maps every contour and pressure point of the feet, and that data is sent to the team at Sands Chiropractic to craft orthotics built specifically for each patient rather than pulled from a shelf. The process takes about one week from scan to finished product, with options for everyday shoes, work boots, athletic activity, or golf.
Who is it for?
Anyone dealing with discomfort in the feet, knees, hips, or back caused by improper foot function, or who wants better support during work, sports, or daily activities.
Benefits
For patients who want to dig deeper into their health, Sands Chiropractic also offers access to basic and advanced blood work through trusted national and local labs, giving a fuller picture of what's happening beneath the surface. We also offer Zyto biofeedback testing, a noninvasive way to gather insight into the body's stress responses and guide a more personalized care plan.
Whether you are dealing with pain, looking to move better, or simply want to keep your family healthy and active for the long run, we would love to be part of your team. Getting started is easy with our free consultation, same-day appointments, and walk-in availability.
Contact Sands Chiropractic today to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in Polk City!
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