Joint & Tendon Injuries · Back & Spine Injuries · Other Injuries
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.
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
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.
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.
Begin by consulting with a physical therapist to assess your condition and create a personalized exercise plan.
Aim to do TA these exercises for 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week.
Integrate stability exercises into your workout routine 2-3 times per week.
Do this continuously throughout the day, reminding yourself to adjust your posture whenever you notice it lapsing.
Aim for at least 3 TA sessions per week, each session lasting 10-15 minutes.
Choose a compression level appropriate for your condition (mild, moderate, or high), as advised by a healthcare professional.
Apply kinesio tape directly to the skin over the affected muscle or joint area.
Apply a thin layer of pure aloe vera gel extracted directly from the aloe plant or an aloe vera-based product directly to the affected area.
Schedule a session with a certified manual therapist, such as a physical therapist or chiropractor, once a week for at least 3 to 6 weeks.
TA breathing without letting your mind wander.
Engage with a pet, such as a dog or cat, for at least 15-30 minutes a day.
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 21 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.
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.
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.
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.
Factors that might increase the risk of getting a concussion include: Participation in high-impact or collision sports such as football, hockey, soccer, or boxing.
Falling, especially in young children and older adults.
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong band of tissue that connects the bone in your thigh to the bone in your shin.
Damage to the ACL may cause it to tear partially or completely.
An ACL tear can occur if the knee moves suddenly or awkwardly.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
The ankle is a joint that connects the bones of the foot to the bones of the leg.
It can bend sideways, upward, and downard.
This is called a sprained ankle [R, R, R].
Risk factors for shoulder impingement include: Age: It is more common in middle-aged and older adults due to wear and tear.
Activities: Overhead activities common in some sports and jobs can lead to impingement.
Trauma: A fall or blow to the shoulder can initiate impingement symptoms.
Not everything in a genetic report is a warning. These came back protective or better than average.
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.
Other risk factors include intense physical activity or certain sports, using improper training technique or equipment, doing repetitive tasks, age (over 40), being female, some chronic health conditions and medications.
About 16 million tendon and ligament injuries occur in the U.S. each year.
If you have a high genetic risk, you may lower your overall risk by taking action on those factors that you can change.
Potential risk factors for tendon inflammation include: Age: Tendinitis is more common as tendons become less flexible with age.
Occupations that involve repetitive motions or forceful exertion.
Certain sports, particularly those that involve repetitive movements.
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-26-698C06 |
| 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-26-698C06 · © 2026 Marrow Health.