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.
That could probably be a unilateral joint pain. It is a tenderness and soreness on one side of the body. An example is pain on the right knee, wrist or ankle. A joint pain can be caused by several things like injury, wear and tear due to aging, overuse of a particular joint or other health problems.