It's the reason I don't do exercises like bench, upright rows, straight bar curls. etc, and mix more high rep and core type work. Once you pass 30, you have to re-evaluate what your goals are. Do I miss moving some of the weights I used to? Of course, but I don't miss the sharp, unexpected shoulder pain and wrist pain.
Muscle pain is great, the joint stuff is for shit. It will only get worse as you get older, unless you change your habits.
You can still be strong and in shape, you just have to use different ways to get there.