Our Specialist Medical Services Are Expanding – Now Offering Neurosurgery. Welcome to the team, Miro Jänkälä!

Experienced neurosurgeon Miro Jänkälä specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the entire spine – from the neck to the lower back.

Back pain or pain radiating down your leg? Don’t ignore your symptoms.

Lower back problems are common and can have many different causes. If your pain radiates down your leg or is accompanied by numbness or weakness, it is important to identify the underlying cause as early as possible.

Common symptoms include:

• Lower back pain radiating to the buttock or leg
• Sharp, shooting or electric shock-like pain in the leg
• Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
• Weakness in the leg or difficulty walking
• Foot drop or difficulty walking on your heels
• Pain that worsens when sitting, standing or moving

Many people describe these symptoms as sciatica, but they may be caused by a variety of conditions affecting the nerves.

What happens during a consultation with a neurosurgeon?

During your appointment, we will:

• Carefully evaluate the cause of your symptoms
• Assess the need for additional examinations or imaging
• Develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs

In most cases, treatment does not involve surgery. Depending on your condition, treatment may include medication, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, or follow-up care. If surgery is necessary, it will always be carefully planned together with you.

When should you see a neurosurgeon?

Book an appointment if:

• Pain radiates down your leg
• You experience numbness or muscle weakness
• Your symptoms persist or worsen
• Walking or everyday activities become more difficult

The sooner the underlying cause is identified, the better the chances of effective treatment.

Expert care close to you

Neurosurgeon Miro Jänkälä treats a large number of patients each year with neck, back and nerve-related conditions. He is known for his calm, approachable manner and his ability to explain findings and treatment options clearly and understandably.

His goal is always to find the treatment solution that best suits each individual patient—relieving symptoms, restoring function, and improving quality of life.