Joint/Articulation Remedies
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Articulations and TLC Single Crystal Remedies:

1 ~ Right ankle/Talocrural Joint ~ Garnet ~ Purpose
This articulation is composed of the Tibia and Fibula with the Talus. It is a Diarthrotic, Uniaxial, Synovial, Hinge joint that performs Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion of the foot (makes your foot bend up toward your knee and down toward the ground, as in calf raises and stretches.)

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Rt. Ankle are: "Being challenged by a male authority figure. Following in your father's footsteps [instead of creating your own]. Giving away your power or ideas to another person, such as a lover, supervisor, or father figure. Having too many responsibilities. Trying to please others first. Inability to say no or stand up for yourself." - I.S.

PURPOSE - how do you or ARE you Manifesting your purpose? Is your ankle hurting, broken, bruised, etc. because you are not paying attention to your purpose? Too much attention causing imbalance? Are you working on manifesting someone else's purpose and it is out of alignment with your own? 

2 ~ Right Knee/Tibiofemoral & Femoropatellar Joint ~ Opal ~ Challenge
This articulation is composed of two articulations. One is the Tibiofemoral joint which is composed of the Femur and Tibia. It is a Diarthrotic, Biaxial, Synovial, Modified Hinge joint that provides flexion and extension of the lower leg, and while sitting with knee at a 90* angle, some rotation is allowed. 
The other articulation is the Femoropatellar joint, composed of the Femur and Tibia. It is a Diarthrotic, Synovial, Plane joint that is the gliding of the patella (knee cap).

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Rt. Knee are: "Issues with a significant male in your life; father, brother, uncle, and so on. Difficulty moving forward in your career. Limited thinking. Fear of failure. Asking yourself, Where am I inflexible in my life?" - I.S.

CHALLENGE - are you being challenged by anyone? Are you challenging yourself - in self berating or empowering ways?  What fear in your life is holding you back? Are you taking the easy way out and not challenging yourself enough? Why or why not? 

3 ~ Right Hip/Coxal Joint ~ Larimar ~ Service
This articulation is composed of the Hip bone and Femur. It is a Diarthrotic, Multiaxial, Synovial, Ball & Socket joint. It allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction of the thigh. 

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Rt. Hips are caused by "family problems and disagreements. Feeling used, unappreciated, angry, betrayed, deceived, let down, show down, alienated. Experiencing strain, frustration, guilt, lack of support, too much responsibility. Feeling unacknowledged, taken advantage of, manipulated." I.S. 

SERVICE - is your service and contributions to yourself and others coming from the right place within? Do you feel obligated? Are you serving others without a fair exchange? What do you carry on your hips? Who are you supporting and taking responsibility for? Do you have Joy in this? Are you being supported on all levels including financially?

4 ~ Right Wrist/Radiocarpal Joint ~ Turquoise ~ Form
This articulation is composed of the Radius and proximal Carpal bones. It is a Diarthrotic, Uniaxial, Synovial, Pivot joint. It allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circumduction of the hand. 

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Rt. Wrist are caused by "feeling chained, stuck, overworked. Difficulty changing your mind; seeing other points of view; and letting go of the pain, stress, and fear that binds you. needing to be right and in control." I.S. 

FORM - Are you feeling confused and ungrounded? Is the will or ability to communicate clearly feeing unattainable? Do you feel weak and unable to heal yourself? Are you inflamed or have rheumatism? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to repetitive motions without equal and opposite motions? Do you feel like other's are stopping you from expressing what you want to share? 

5 ~ Right Elbow/Humeroulnar Joint ~ Sunstone ~ Radiance 
This articulation is composed of the Ulna (and Radius) with the Humerus bones. It is a Diarthrotic, Uniaxial, Synovial, Hinge joint. It performs flexion and extension of the forearms. 

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Rt. Elbow are caused by "feeling elbowed poked, and jabbed by others. People interfering in your life. Feeling tormented, harassed, taken advantage of, made fun of, taken for a ride. Difficulty letting go of old hurts and anger... Stagnation, limitation, frustration, anger, jealousy. Lacking awareness of your own needs. Stiffness in mind and body, the belief that life is all struggle and strain. Lack of direction." I.S.

RADIANCE - Are you easy to anger or frustrate? Do you also have skin disorders? Are you too focused on perceived perfection and unallowing of yourself or anyone else to make mistakes? Are you holding a grudge? Feeling off balance and not knowing who you are? Do you chameleon easily with others? Do you get bullied and cannot or are too afraid to set healthy boundaries and stand up for them? Are you doing this to others consciously or unconsciously?

6 ~ Right Shoulder/Glenohumeral Joint ~ Zircon ~ Equality
This articulation is composed of the Scapula and Humerus bones. It is a Diarthrotic, Multiaxial, Synovial, Ball & Socket joint. It performs flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction and rotation of the humerus.

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Rt. Shoulder are caused by "feeling you are carrying the weight of the world. Holding on to too much strain, stress, and worry. Feeling insecure, unsure, frightened, overwhelmed, sad, rejected, distrustful, and discouraged. Easily hurt. Droopy shoulders, indicating a lack of joy and fun. Seriousness. Focusing on problems rather than solutions." I.S.

EQUALITY - Do you feel trapped, scattered and unable to trust your actions, past and/or present? Are you afraid of change? Do you feel like you have to do everything?  Do you feel you have to worry about yourself and others. How much rejection and resentment is in your life? Are you open to change? Do you spend too much time on the computer, television, or video games for work or as an addict to the screen and technology? 

7 ~ Spinal Column ~ Clear Quartz ~ Attunement
The spinal column consists of the Atlantoaxial joint (Atlas - C1 and Axis - C2 vertebra - diarthrotic, uniaxial, synovial, pivot joints allowing the rotation of the head), the Intervetebral joints, (those which are between adjacent vertebral bodies and are Amphiarthrotic, Cartilaginous, Symphysis joints allowing for only slight movement), and the Intervetebral joints (which are between articular processes, are Diarthrotic, Synovial, Plane joints and allow for gliding movements).
Cervical Spine C1-C7 = Neck Region
Thoracic Spine T1-T12 = Mid-Back Region
Lumbar Spine L1-L5 = Lower Back Region

The Spine is multidimensional and complex. We could spend days on each articulation, and weeks on the spine including each vertebrae, as each one has it's own emotional causes. In general, some emotional reasons for Ailments along the Spine are caused by " Feeling weak, confused, fearful and insecure. Difficulty communicating with others and asking for what you want. Feeling unsupported and alone. Not knowing who or where to ask for help. Feeling that the world is an unsafe place to live in. Trying to protect yourself from pain and hurt. Feeling stuck in a pattern or situation you can't get out of." I.S.

ATTUNEMENT - Do you have a backbone? Do other's walk all over you? Do you go around the problem instead of facing it head on? Do you delegate and blame others rather than take full responsibility? Are you listening to your own intuition? Do you dance to your own rhythm? Are you writing your own story or trying to live someone else's? Are you afraid of your own voice? Are you tight, anal and cold or open, inviting, and welcoming? Lethargic, numb, apathetic and lost?

8 ~ Left Shoulder/Glenohumeral Joint ~ Sapphire ~ Integrity
This articulation is composed of the Scapula and Humerus bones. It is a Diarthrotic, Multiaxial, Synovial, Ball & Socket joint. It performs flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction and rotation of the humerus.

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Left Shoulder are caused by "feeling you are carrying the weight of the world. Holding on to too much strain, stress, and worry. Feeling insecure, unsure, frightened, overwhelmed, sad, rejected, distrustful, and discouraged. Easily hurt. Droopy shoulders, indicating a lack of joy and fun. Seriousness. Focusing on problems rather than solutions." I.S.

INTEGRITY - Are you doing what is right for you and your body and soul? Are you abusing yourself and others? Are you defined and in alignment your values and boundaries? Do you practice compassion and forgiveness? Do you retain a victim mentality? Do you complain often? Are you depressed? Is life out to get you? Are you cut off from your spirit? Do you see the beauty and magnificence in yourself? 

9 ~ Left Elbow/Humeroulnar Joint ~ Labradorite ~ Intention 
This articulation is composed of the Ulna (and Radius) with the Humerus bones. It is a Diarthrotic, Uniaxial, Synovial, Hinge joint. It performs flexion and extension of the forearms. 

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Left Elbow are caused by "feeling unsupported and weak. Leaning too much on others. Difficulty making decisions. Feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Either overemotional or suppressing feelings. Stagnation, limitation, frustration, anger, jealousy. Lacking awareness of your own needs. Stiffness in mind and body, the belief that life is all struggle and strain. Lack of direction." I.S.

INTENTION - What are your intentions? Do you live your life with intention or haphazardly? Do you live in your mind? Do you influence others? Are you creative or limited in your vision and actions? Do you seek your own empowered wisdom or only regurgitate things you've heard - Is there a healthy balance? Are your breath and meditations sacred and precise?

10 ~ Left Wrist/Radiocarpal Joint ~ Topaz ~ Manifestation
This articulation is composed of the Radius and proximal Carpal bones. It is a Diarthrotic, Uniaxial, Synovial, Pivot joint. It allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circumduction of the hand. 

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Left Wrist are caused by "feeling chained, stuck, overworked. Difficulty changing your mind; seeing other points of view; and letting go of the pain, stress, and fear that binds you. needing to be right and in control." I.S. 

MANIFESTATION - Do you feel free or stuck? Are you insane - performing the same actions again and again expecting different results? Do you create what you want? Do you deserve what you want? Do you ask for help? Do you allow freedom and mistakes? Are you a control freak? Are you a follower that mimics others instead of a leader that creates your own? Are you continually nervous or exhausted?

11 ~ Left Hip/Coxal Joint ~ Diamond ~ Liberation
This articulation is composed of the Hip bone and Femur. It is a Diarthrotic, Multiaxial, Synovial, Ball & Socket joint. It allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction of the thigh. 

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Left Hips are caused by "family problems and disagreements. Feeling used, unappreciated, angry, betrayed, deceived, let down, show down, alienated. Experiencing strain, frustration, guilt, lack of support, too much responsibility. Feeling unacknowledged, taken advantage of, manipulated." I.S. 

LIBERATION - Are you imprisoned by the feminine? Are you unwilling to break free from your mother or grandmother? Are you controlling of your children to be just like you? Is this what happened with your mother or other feminine influence controlling you? Are you nitpicky and nagging all the time? Do you feel like you're the one who is always right? Is there room for other opinions or perspectives? Do you feel bitter, angry and resentful? Are you even open to seeing others for who they are? Do you feel like you are truly seen and heard? Are you content within? Can you be quiet and still and not need anyone to know who you are or what you contribute? How is your relationship with your Creator? Have you been sexually abused? Have you sexually abused yourself or others? Are you respectful or respected? Do you feel like your life is not yours? 


12 ~ Left Knee/Tibiofemoral & Femoropatellar Joint ~ Peach Calcite ~ Cooperation
This articulation is composed of two articulations. One is the Tibiofemoral joint which is composed of the Femur and Tibia. It is a Diarthrotic, Biaxial, Synovial, Modified Hinge joint that provides flexion and extension of the lower leg, and while sitting with knee at a 90* angle, some rotation is allowed. 
The other articulation is the Femoropatellar joint, composed of the Femur and Tibia. It is a Diarthrotic, Synovial, Plane joint that is the gliding of the patella (knee cap).

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Left Knee are: " Issues with a mother, sister, aunt or significant female in your life. Holding on to sadness, hurt, and loss from the past. Feeling like a victim. Constant criticism. Holding yourself back." - I.S.

COOPERATION - Are you a tattle tale? Do you feel like there is only room for rules and everyone needs to strictly adhere to them? Are you uncomfortable out of the box? Can you handle constructive criticism? Are you a team player and really listen to others? Are you an isolationist? Are you overly cooperative - a people pleaser? Do you try to keep the peace no matter what? Are you confronted by confrontation? Have you ever been hurt? Have you ever hurt anyone else? Are you an addict? Do you fear love? Have you hidden away your inner child?

13 ~ Left ankle/Talocrural Joint ~ Selenite ~ Presence
This articulation is composed of the Tibia and Fibula with the Talus. It is a Diarthrotic, Uniaxial, Synovial, Hinge joint that performs Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion of the foot (makes your foot bend up toward your knee and down toward the ground, as in calf raises and stretches.)

Some emotional reasons for Ailments in the Left Ankle are: "Difficulty tuning into yourself and listening to our own council. Belief that you have to be a slave to others, especially to your children, your partner, or your work. Not spending enough time nurturing yourself and discovering what is important to you." - I.S.

PRESENCE - In the presence of Presence, Presence prevails... Do you feel weighed down by too much responsibility? Have you stopped "dancing"? Do you feel overcommitted and are carrying around a ball and shackle? Do you have a destructive relationship or situation in your life you don't know how to leave? Do you feel you have a choice? Are you always right? Feeling indecisive? Do you feel limited and without guidance? What is missing from your life? Are you afraid to take the next step?

~ Credit to Inna Segal with The Secret Language of your Body
​and The Liquid Crystal Practitioner Training

Healing options:

~ Take single dose remedies for articulations you want/need to work with. 

​~ If you have bi-laterally sore joints, we can make up a trinity as one possible remedy. For example, if both the right and left hips are sore, we would make you a 21 day trinity composed of: ​Larimar - Petrified Wood - Diamond. (TAKING TRINITIES)

~ Work with the colors of each crystal articulation with artwork and/or meditations.

~ Do a 13 day ARTICULATION DETOX