A pinched nerve can cause symptoms at the site of damage, or at any location farther down the path from the affected nerve. 1  A pinched nerve in the neck can cause neck pain or stiffness, along with symptoms down the arm. 2  A pinched nerve in the lower back causes back pain and stiffness with symptoms down the leg. A doctor can often identify which nerve is pinched in the neck or lower back based on what portion of the patient's arm or leg is affected.
In 1992 the American Nursing Informatics Association was formed in Southern California to provide networking, education and information resources that enrich and strengthen the roles of nurses in the field of informatics.
What Is a Nursing Informatics Specialist? Registered nurses who work with information technology to manage medical data and systems are known as nursing informatics specialists. Learn about the job duties of these nurses, and discover the education, certification and licensing you'd need to become one.