Cupping therapy is an ancient alternative medicine technique that Dr. Barber uses to help reduce pain, inflammation, and tight muscles, while increasing blood flow, relaxation, and overall well-being. By placing special cups on the skin for a few minutes, suction and negative pressure are created, which can loosen muscles, sedate the nervous system, and encourage blood flow. Cupping therapy is commonly used to relieve back and neck pains, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and even cellulite. However, some side effects may occur, such as skin irritation and bruising in a circular pattern, tenderness at incision sites, or lightheadedness or dizziness after the session.