Why is shower discouraged after massage?

Question

Usually, massager says to avoid the cold entering our body. What’s the explanation behind this?

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Answer 1

Massage therapist here. This is garbage advice. For so many reasons, this is garbage. We can begin with therapeutic effects of both heat and cold, *and* using them nearly concurrently to boot.
There’s a *lot* of quackery in massage therapy. Take a doctor’s advice first, if possible—not someone who spent nine months getting a certificate (and maybe some continuing—and questionable—education).