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@musicrmemsn-com What you’re outlining can be concerning. Have you taken the stretching course yet. If not, I highly recommend it (look in Skills area). I overextended my fingers learning a song a few years back, and it caused tendon damage and I had tendinitis in the hand and elbow. That’s very serious. I was unable to play quitar for nearly 6 months while I went through accupuncture and eventually an injection by the orthopedic doctor. Once you have it, you’re prone to it. I feel it just from practicing sometimes, and I have to immediately stop and rest the arm.
Stretching before and after playing is extremely important to avoid incjury.
As you progress in playing, the stretches will become easier, as your fingers gain strength and flexibility. Do the best you can, but as soon as you feel pain, stop immediately and rest.