The Mighty's Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Condition Guide
themighty.comSpinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at a Glance: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular condition that causes degeneration of spinal motor neurons, or the signals from the brain to muscles, resulting in muscle weakness.
SMA is usually diagnosed in the first few years of life when children are unable to achieve motor milestones as they grow, such as the ability to walk, stand, or sit.
Although SMA is a progressive disease, there are new therapies available that can slow the progression of muscle weakness. Medically reviewed by Oscar Mayer, M.D. What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? | Common Spinal Muscular Atrophy Misconceptions | Managing Spinal Muscular Atrophy | How To Find a Health Care Provider for Spinal Muscular Atrophy | Mental Health and Spinal Muscular Atrophy | How To Talk To Others About Spinal Muscular Atrophy | How To Support Someone With Spinal Muscular Atrophy | What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular condition that causes degeneration of the spinal motor neurons resulting in muscle weakness.
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