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.
The biggest reasons for sciatic nerve pain development are herniated spinal discs and inflammation. For the majority of people, sciatic nerve pain is caused by a herniated disc in the back, which means a disc in the spine develops a slight crack or tear. A herniated disc sticks out into the spinal canal, which means it alters chemical messages that are sent via the nerves to the limbs. If a spinal disc protrudes out in a certain area, it can âpinchâ the sciatic nerve, which is one of the main channels of communication between the spine and legs. The sciatic nerve connects smaller branches of nerves that run through the spinal canal, from the pelvis down the legs and into the ankles and feet.