04/06/2026
Muscle weakness is common. But when it follows certain patterns — affecting both sides of the body symmetrically, progressing slowly over years, appearing before age 50 without a clear cause — it may have a genetic origin.
In our latest blog post, we break down how neurogenetic conditions affect different parts of the nervous system and muscle, what red flags to look for and why early whole genome sequencing can shorten the diagnostic odyssey dramatically for patients who've been searching for answers.
If you’re a clinician seeing patients with unexplained weakness or a patient who’s been told “we just don't know,” this is worth a read: https://sequencemd.com/when-muscle-weakness-has-a-neurogenetic-cause/