actually it is possible to sweep six strings with only wrist and fingers, but its easiest if you have big ass hands like me.

but yes, carpal tunnel syndrome is the other one i was thinking of, besides tendinitis. i heard something about jimmy page and that he has something like that, cause he played with more of his elbow for a few years.

anyways, yeah i would change it, (as i already have done), and yes, i think more speed can be accomplished by changing it to your fingers and/or wrist. it worked for me. oh and yes, the accuracy and overall feel will improve dramatically with the least amount of technique, especially on the slow meaningful things...IMO.

jesse sutton (canada kicks ass)