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.
Inflammation of the joints can be caused by a broken bone, a bacterial or viral infection, auto-immune disease, or general wear-and-tear on the body. This inflammation may lead to acute (short-term) or chronic (long term) arthritis. The exact cause of arthritis, however, is often unknown.