Just wanting to get home after a long day at work, Rosa Parks may not have been planning to make history, but her defiance spurred a movement that advanced our journey toward justice and equality for all.
Cramp bark is used for bronchial, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and skeletal muscle spasms. Due to its astringent and antispasmodic nature it is useful for menstrual cramps with excessive blood loss. Cramp bark's astringent action also benefits atonic conditions of the pelvic organs, like uterine prolapse.
Treating Muscle Spasms at Home. 1  1. Stop doing the activity. When a muscle spasm begins, stop your activity. 2  2. Rest the affected muscles. Rest them for a few days after the spasm, especially if it was a back spasm. 3  3. Stretch. If you experience a muscle spasm or cramp, stretching can help.  4. Perform gentle exercises for back spasms.