Naturopath Dr. Michael Cronin of Scottsdale Treats Golf Injuries Using Revolutionary Technology

SCOTTSDALE, AZ–(Marketwire – July 6, 2010) –  The Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment (PRP) is a non-surgical method that regenerates ligaments and treats chronic pain. Dr. Michael Cronin says, “During a Platelet therapy procedure the patient’s blood is drawn and put into a centrifuge which separates the plasma containing the essential platelets from the unneeded red blood cells. The PRP solution is carefully injected back into the patient’s injury area. The concentrated injection stimulates (mimics) the healing process through growth factors contained in the platelets.”

Dr. Michael Cronin was recently featured on the front cover of the Top Doctors of April 2010 in the April issue of Phoenix Magazine. Dr. Cronin is well known in Scottsdale for treating golfers for pain and injury recovery. “We often see multiple joint dysfunctions in our golfers. Our golfers are itching to get back on the course. Depending on the severity of the injury, utilizing Platelet Therapy, we can get them comfortable and moving again pretty quickly.”

Media attention first came to the revolutionary PRP treatment when Tiger Woods used it successfully to speed his recovery after surgery to his left knee. Woods was able to play in all four majors after four treatments of PRP. Tiger Woods has spoken openly about the success of his PRP Treatment in press conferences.

“PRP Treatment is no longer reserved for the elite,” states Dr Cronin. “We are having great success with our Golfers right here in Scottsdale.” In addition to sports injuries, PRP is useful for musculoskeletal pain, back pain, golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff tear, torn meniscus, strained tendons, ligaments and degenerated discs.

PRP Therapy is a major component of the healing process that Dr. Cronin prescribes. “If our Golfers want to be back on the course faster, we must attack the cause of the pain in a multi-faceted approach,” Cronin continues.

Michael Cronin, NMD, DAAPM, is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management and Founder of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. “Treating pain effectively and achieving complete recovery is an important part of what we do here. PRP has given hope to those whom only a few years ago had very limited options to recovery,” says Dr. Cronin.

A short series of treatments is normal. The goal is to repair the injured areas, not just relieve the pain. The procedure does not create much discomfort and is recommended over the traditional use of cortisone injections.

For more info: www.plateletAZ.com