Why do doctors usually say there might be some pressure/discomfort before doing something that’s going to hurt real bad?

Question

Why do they tend to downplay it so much most of the time? Do they truly not think it will be painful? Or is there some other reason for that?

In: Biology

Answer 1

because they did a study. If Doctors tell you “This wont hurt a bit” it hurts less than if the Doctor tells you “This is going hurt like, a lot!” https://www.comforttalk.com/images/TrainingDayManuscripts/Pain.2005.pdf