https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat/spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that can cause muscle weakness. It gets worse over time, but there are medicines and other treatments to help manage the symptoms.
Find out more information about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) on the NHS website.