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 of sciatic pain. Sciatic nerve pain is usually caused by an underlying condition that is placing excess pressure on the sciatic nerve. Degenerative disc disease. If the outer wall of a disc in the lower spine ruptures, some of the inner gel-like material can push out and press on the sciatic nerve.