Dr. Gregory Mines

A deep dive into what non-surgical orthopaedic care really means—and why it might be the missing piece in your recovery journey. Dr. Gregory Mines, MD, shares what his day-to-day looks like as a non-surgical orthopaedic physician, how he works closely with physical therapists to achieve better outcomes, and what most people misunderstand about MRIs, imaging, and modern sports medicine. We discuss when to seek care, the importance of early intervention, and real stories of patients who avoided surgery and got back to doing what they love. The viewer will walk away with a better understanding of what non-surgical orthopaedics has to offer and how it could help them navigate pain or injury with confidence—and without going under the knife.

Right? That is the first step. Get them out of pain. I’m getting them out of pain for two reasons. One, quality of life. And then what you and I care most about, how are we going to prevent this pain from coming back? You know, they fear the worst. And so they immediately say, “I need surgery.” It’s it’s it’s usually not just one thing. There’s there’s a host of things in the whole contextual picture of, you know, what you’re dealing with. Um, and then on the flip side that the body is more resilient than we think it is. Hey guys, my name is Ken Clark, owner of Purpose Physical Therapy and host of the St. Pete Professional Spotlight Series. And today joining me, I have a special guest that I have deep respect for, Dr. Gregory Mines out of All Florida Orthopedics. Dr. Mines is a board-certified sports medicine and family medicine physician with a dynamic background in both elite and everyday athlete care. Dr. Mines takes a performance-focused, evidence-based approach to musculoskeletal health. Whether he’s working with youth athletes, weekend warriors, or national teams, his goal is simple: help patients move, perform, and live better by tailoring treatment plans to their unique goals and activity levels. A Clearwater native, Dr. Mines completed his medical training at the University of South Florida and went on to pursue advanced fellowship training in primary care sports medicine at the prestigious Steadman Hawkins Clinic. Along the way, he served as team physician for the USA Karate National Team, the Greenville Drive (a Boston Red Sox affiliate), and multiple collegiate programs — not to mention providing medical support at triathlons, marathons, and cycling events nationwide. Whether he’s diagnosing complex joint pain, managing overuse injuries, or helping active adults stay in the game, Dr. Mines brings both elite-level experience and a down-to-earth commitment to personalized care. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to combine cutting-edge sports medicine with everyday primary care, this is definitely a conversation you don’t want to miss. So, welcome Dr. M. Thank you so much for joining the show. I’m super glad to have you on.