Originally Posted by: stonefingerzI think it's important to warm up your hands and wrists with some very basic stretches for as little as 1-2 minutes before you touch the strings. As a "mature" beginner like yourself, I will vouch for this.

After you do that, the previous advice is good.

Thanks for the warm up suggestion! I think this may help out a lot since I have carpal tunnel. Have looked around for strengthening exercises, but didn't have too much success.

Off to my guitar after trying the warm ups!