I actually switched to a different guitar when my hands starting to get too painful. I have always played Larrivees and I traded my old dreadnaught for a 000 size with a twelve fret neck. The finger board is wider but my fingers aren't as cramped and I seem to warm up faster and not be in as much pain. The stretch in the chords is a bit more - hardly notice it - but my fingers have more room and I don't need to bend them as severely. I also use light gauge strings.

Go to a store and try one and see if the wider fingerboard makes a difference.

Dan