Yes, I was born in 1953. Good genes and a life of exercise (:

I find an anti-inflammatory diet also helps, taking supplements like activated turmeric to calm the joint inflammation might be a factor for consideration. I try to use a FIR sauna on the regular for the same goal too. Like many others I have my share of joint damage caused by these athletic pursuits and some motorcycle dings so moving regularly, mobility drills, happy thoughts help keep the energy up and the blue away.

I’m turning 43 in a few weeks and a young buck compared to the majority of you all AND I’m new to the sport. I ache every day. On the mats I’m okay but the rest of the day is rough. I’ve used BPC and it kind of helps, but I’d have to do my elbows, knees and shoulders, not counting the places that are just plain sore. 🤣 moving around while in bed at night is the worst.

The answer here from anyone over 40 who does bjj is, yes.

Tap early, tap often!!!

I'm 57, headed towards 58. I've dealt with chronic pain for half my life to the point that I don't realize it's there ... sometimes.

For me, weight training ( dumbells mostly) resistance training and body weight workouts have been the key. For my knees, my wrestling coach advised me to get on a stationary bike and use moderate resistance for 20 to 30 minutes. Started this a year and a half ago and it has proven to be indispensable.

I've also started back at joint maintenance and daily rehab.

But, I long ago resigned myself to living with the pain.

I was fairly good until I turned 50, I got my back hurt one night rolling and it just never seemed to quit hurting. I went back after a year off and it's still not great but it's been tolerable maybe even a little better since I am rolling again. I'm really concerned I will be too broken to ever reach black belt now.