Kevin Coughlin MD Blog

Headache (HA) patients are a significant % or my practice. The last 2 weeks I have seen a NUMBER of new HA patients ranging in age from 11-85 y/o. Acupuncture offers a whole host of approaches. Some very direct and logical. Some very complex and steeped in the most traditional understandings of Chinses Medicine, Yin/Yang, Qi and the 5 Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. A recent patient saw immediate relief from HA she has had for years [holding now for 3 weeks; her co-workers can’t believe it; she is happy]. 2 new patients are over 50 with new onset of nagging HA with in the last 12 months [CT and MRI have ruled out tumors, thank goodness]. Overall, HA patients have had some of the most dramatic responses in my practice. I look forward to the challenge of a new HA patient - especially those who have “tried everything”. If you are in that category consider a series of acupuncture treatments. Perhaps life can be better. A lot better.