Although both licenses require a Master of Social Work (MSW), there are additional requirements in pursuing a LCSW. It is important to note that in most states an applicant must already have a masterâs level license in order to be eligible to sit for the clinical licensing exam.
A variety of lower back conditions may lead to sciatica. Most commonly, a lumbar herniated disc will cause sciatic nerve pain. Other common disorders that cause sciatic pain include lumbar degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, or osteophytes and arthritis in the spine.
Sciatica can be caused by a number of conditions that irritate or compress the sciatic nerve: 1  Piriformis syndrome: Tightening or spasm of the piriformis muscle can compress the nerve.  Trauma: A sports injury or fall can fracture the spine or tear a muscle and damage nerves.