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.
Causes. While sciatic nerve pain has many origins, one of its most prevalent causes is that of a herniated disc, or a ruptured disc in the spine. These discs exert pressure against the nerve roots that connect to the sciatic nerve. In other contexts, a narrowed spinal canal give rise to a condition known as spinal stenosis. Additionally, small growths forming along the lining of the joints, or even nerve root compression, may induce sciatic nerve pain.