Shoulder pain can stem from one or more of the following causes: 1  Strains from overexertion. 2  Tendonitis from overuse. 3  Shoulder joint instability. 4  Dislocation. Collar or upper arm bone fractures.  Frozen 1  shoulder. Pinched nerves (also called radiculopathy)
Joint pain can affect one or more joints. Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. It may be linked to arthritis, bursitis, and muscle pain. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. Some things that can cause joint pain are: Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
There are different causes of joint swelling. How the joint pain occurs can give a clue of the cause of the joint pain. Some joint pain will occur suddenly while others will occur gradually. Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis joint swellings are usually gradual but very harmful.