Why do pinches hurt more the less you grab?

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Why do pinches hurt more the less you grab?

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The radius of curvature is smaller so the amount of localized distortion is greater. Think of folding a piece of paper in a crease compared with wrapping it round a broom handle. The first damages the fibres more and can’t be completely straightened out afterwards.

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