This one document contains 4 complete genetic reports. Each was scored on its own, then combined here so you can read everything in one place. Every result further down is labelled with the report it came from.
This report reads your DNA and sorts every result into one of five plain-language groups, so you can see at a glance what deserves attention and what does not. Nothing here is a diagnosis. A flagged result means your genetics place you above or below the average person for that trait — a reason to ask a question, not a reason to worry.
Joint & Tendon Health — Joint and tendon health is essential for maintaining mobility, flexibility, and overall physical function. Genetic factors play a significant role in determining your susceptibility to various conditions that affect the joints and tendons, such as joint pain, arthritis, and tendon problems. While
Bone Health — Bone health is crucial for maintaining a strong skeletal system, mobility, and overall physical well-being. While lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise play important roles in bone health, genetics also significantly influences how strong and resilient your bones are.
Injuries — Injuries can significantly affect mobility, daily function, and quality of life. While accidents and physical activities are common causes of injury, genetics also plays a critical role in determining an individual’s susceptibility to certain types of injuries. Whether it's joint and tendon
Pain — We all experience pain from time to time, from stubbing a toe to hurting our knee or having a migraine attack. What makes us all different is the amount of pain we experience and how we handle it. There are lots of reasons for that, one of which is your DNA!
These are ordered by how closely they relate to your flagged results — not generic health advice. Marrow does not prescribe, dose, or tell you to take anything. Diet and lifestyle changes are listed first because they are yours to make. Anything you would swallow is listed separately, by name only, as something to raise with a clinician who knows your history and your medications.
Reduce Tendon Strain To reduce tendon strain, modify your daily activities to avoid motions that cause discomfort or pain.
Try to limit caffeine to per day to avoid migraines.
Attend physical therapy sessions 2-3 times per week for a duration of 4-6 weeks, depending on your specific TA condition and the advice of your healthcare provider.
Schedule and attend sessions for extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) with a qualified healthcare provider.
Engage actively in exercises assigned by your therapist both during sessions and as homework to apply CBT strategies to daily life.
Begin by consulting with a physical therapist to assess your condition and create a personalized exercise plan.
Practice the techniques learned during sessions at home daily to improve symptoms and manage your condition.
Avoid chewing gum, biting on hard foods like nuts or ice, and lengthy yawning.
Visit a licensed acupuncturist for a session, typically lasting between 30 to 60 minutes, once or twice a week.
Use a low-level laser therapy device, as directed by its manual or a healthcare professional, on the affected area.
Aim to do TA these exercises for 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week.
These came up in the research behind your flagged results. They are listed by name so you can ask about them. Marrow is not recommending them, and gives no dose. Supplements interact with prescription medication and with each other — that conversation belongs with your clinician.
Of the 89 results in this package, these 8 came back furthest from the population average. Each one below explains what it is, where you sit, and which report it came from. Start here.
Factors that might increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis include: Age, with it being most common between the ages of 40 and 60 Certain types of exercise, such as long-distance running or ballet dancing Foot mechanics, including having a high arch, flat feet, or an abnormal walking pattern Obesity, which places extra stress on the plantar fascia Occupations that require long periods of standing or walking on hard surfaces Wearing shoes with inadequate support Genetics While plantar fasciitis is primarily associated with environmental factors and physical stress on the foot, there is some evidence to suggest that genetic factors might play a role in predisposing certain individuals to the condition.
A hernia occurs when tissue from one body cavity bulges through an opening in your muscle wall into another.
Groin (inguinal) hernia is the most common type of hernia.
Others might occur as a result of: Increased pressure within the abdomen A preexisting weak spot in the abdominal wall Straining during bowel movements or urination Strenuous activity Pregnancy Chronic coughing or sneezing Genetics can have an impact on your susceptibility to a groin hernia.
The following factors increase the risk of an abdominal hernia: Increased pressure in the abdomen: This can be due to heavy lifting, diarrhea, constipation, or persistent coughing or sneezing.
Weakness in the abdominal wall: This may be present at birth or develop later in life, often exacerbated by factors like age, chronic strain, or surgical incisions.
Pregnancy: It can put extra pressure on the abdomen.
Risk factors include: obesity, depression, stress, being female, blood vessel issues, brain chemical imbalances.
If you have a high genetic risk, take action on modifiable risk factors to help reduce overall risk.
About 16% of Americans regularly have migraines.
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As the disks in the cervical spine dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including the formation of bony projections along the edges of bones (bone spurs).
Cervical spondylosis can sometimes lead to a narrowing of the space needed by the spinal cord and the nerve roots that pass through the spine to the rest of the body.
More likely to have When these nerve pathways are affected, individuals might 481,932 genetic experience neurological symptoms such as numbness, weakness, or tingling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet.
The symptoms of a femoral hernia can vary depending on its size and whether it becomes strangulated or not.
Patients may notice a small lump in the groin or upper thigh area that could be accompanied by discomfort or sharp pain, especially when straining or lifting heavy objects.
Strangulation, where the blood supply to the herniated tissue gets cut off, is a serious complication and can lead to nausea, vomiting, and severe pain and requires immediate medical attention to prevent further health risks.
Diagnosing facial approach that can otolaryngologists, comprehensively and strategies could blocks, or surgery, For instance, sudden, severe resulting from Psychological also play pivotal the need for a plan.
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Other risk factors include occupations involving repetitive motions or heavy lifting, prolonged sitting/standing, over 40, obesity, smoking, lack of physical activity, previous injury, and certain health conditions.
Lower back injuries are common among athletes, and account for 20% of workplace injuries.
If your genetic risk is high, you may lower overall risk by taking action on those factors that you can change.
Not everything in a genetic report is a warning. These came back protective or better than average.
Key Takeaways: Osteoarthritis will affect the majority of people over the age of 55.
So, even with low genetic risk, the overall risk is still high for older people.
About 50% of the differences in people's chances of getting osteoarthritis may be due to genetics.
Bone spurs develop as a result of bone and joint degeneration and are primarily associated with the aging process.
However, they can also arise from underlying diseases and conditions that affect bone and joint health: Osteoarthritis: The most common cause of bone spurs, osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage, leading to joint damage and increased bone friction.
Spinal degeneration: Bone spurs commonly occur in the spine as a result of the degeneration of discs and joints, often due to aging.
Several factors elbow: Age: It's most Occupation: and arm, such this condition.
Certain sports: risk of tennis technique.
Genetics: Some that makes repetitive Managing tennis relieving cases.
The remaining results, grouped by what they mean. Every one of these is explained in full — with the genes and variants behind it — in the technical version of this report.
Genetics is a predisposition, not a verdict. The single most useful thing you can do with this document is take it to a clinician and talk through the flagged findings — especially any that line up with symptoms you already have or conditions that run in your family. Nothing here changes: your DNA is the same at 60 as it is today, so this report does not expire.
Genotyping was performed on DNA extracted from a buccal (cheek) swab using a genome-wide array. Results are derived from peer-reviewed genome-wide association data and, where applicable, published clinical guidelines. Each report was scored independently against its own reference set. Percentile figures describe where your result sits relative to a reference population.
This is a laboratory-developed test. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Genotyping does not detect all variants in the genes assessed; the absence of a flagged result does not exclude risk. Predisposition is probabilistic and is modified by environment, lifestyle, ancestry and family history. Results must be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional and must not be used alone to diagnose, treat, or alter any medication regimen. Marrow does not recommend, prescribe, or dose any supplement or medication.
| Performing laboratory | Gene by Gene, Ltd. |
| Laboratory address | 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008 |
| CLIA certification | CLIA #45D1102202 |
| CAP accreditation | CAP #7212851 · accredited through 7 October 2027 |
| Laboratory Director | Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP) |
| Specimen type | Buccal (cheek) swab — genomic DNA |
| Accession | MRW-26-9E9326 |
| Date reported | 29 July 2026 |
This specimen was tested at Gene by Gene, Ltd., 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008, under CLIA #45D1102202 and CAP #7212851. Laboratory Director: Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP). Marrow Health is not a clinical laboratory and does not perform testing; Marrow prepares and delivers this report from data produced by the performing laboratory named above. Report generated 29 July 2026 · Accession MRW-26-9E9326 · © 2026 Marrow Health.