Originally Posted by: DreamWashedHi,
I've been playing guitar for about a year now, but even after constant practice I can't seem to play bar chords for very long without having hand pain after a few minutes. I know for most people it's their wrist that hurts, but in my case it seems to just be the muscle between my thumb and index finger that gets very sore. I was thinking maybe I don't have proper technique?

Any suggestions would be really appreciated

hey dreamwash just a question mate? i have always wanted to play an instrument, i'm 66 just bought a guitar, was wondering if my fingers are not long enough, and and top finger joints are not long enough, am i wasting my time, i'm 66 yrs old.