Chronic Pain · Musculoskeletal Pain · Acute Pain · Headaches · Pain Genes
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.
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.
Try to limit caffeine to per day to avoid migraines.
Engage actively in exercises assigned by your therapist both during sessions and as homework to apply CBT strategies to daily life.
Practice the techniques learned during sessions at home daily to improve symptoms and manage your condition.
Begin by consulting with a physical therapist to assess your condition and create a personalized exercise plan.
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.
Set aside 10-20 minutes each day in a quiet space without distractions to practice meditation.
Choose a type of TA massage that suits your specific needs, such as Swedish for relaxation or deep tissue for muscle tension.
Engage in strength training exercises, such as weight lifting or bodyweight exercises, for 60 minutes per session, TA 2 to 3 times per week.
Consume a total of at least (or approximately 1.9 liters) of water over the course of the day.
Drink 1.5 to 2 liters of hydrogen-rich water daily, spread out over the course of the 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 33 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.
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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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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Ear pain may not itself; it can conditions that otalgia.
Sinus dental issues, and to the ear.
Diagnosis of the comprehensive exam, audiometric studies.
The exact mechanism by which statins cause muscle injury is not completely understood, but it is believed to be related to the depletion of coenzyme Q10, a key component in muscle energy production, or effects on muscle cell membranes and protein synthesis.
Risk factors for developing statin-induced myopathy include higher statin dosages, advanced age, female sex, smaller body frame, concurrent use of certain medications, and pre-existing conditions such as kidney disease.
Most patients see improvement in symptoms after discontinuation of the statin, but the condition necessitates careful balancing of the benefits of cholesterol lowering against the discomfort and potential harm of muscle symptoms.
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Key Takeaways: About 1 in 5 adults have neck or shoulder pain.
Other risk factors include: poor posture, prolonged sitting, poor sleep position, injury and overuse, stress, and older age.
If you have high genetic risk or are experiencing symptoms, take action on modifiable factors like posture and sleep position.
A cluster headache is a type of severe headache with bouts of frequent attacks, known as cluster periods.
Attacks may be triggered by: Alcohol High altitudes Bright light Heavy physical activity Heat Eating foods high in nitrites Certain medicines Illicit drugs like cocaine Some of the risk factors for cluster headaches include: Male sex Age 20 to 40 Smoking Genetics Genetics may explain about 25% of the differences in people’s odds of cluster headaches [R, R].
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Key Takeaways: About 1 in 5 Americans report experiencing some form of chronic pain.
Risk factors include being female, older age, poverty, previous injury, mental health problems, and your genetics.
With a high genetic risk, you may want to be more mindful of other factors that can increase risk.
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.
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-A03659 |
| 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-A03659 · © 2026 Marrow Health.