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.
There are various causes of sciatic nerve pain. A bulging or ruptured disc is one of the most common causes. The ruptured disc pushes against the nerve roots which lead to the actual sciatic nerve causing pain. Another cause can be spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal begins to narrow as people get older.