When did you last have a massage? How long have you taken without getting a massage, professional or just any from home? 

Do you have a lead on a newsworthy story? Share news tips with us here at Hivisasa!

If you took time trying to figure out the last time you had one, then read on, this article will tell you why you need a massage as soon as possible.

The tension in your body builds up after some time, and one of the best ways of getting rid of such tension is through a massage.

These are the reasons why you need a massage:

1. It is a painkiller

You don't have to visit your pharmacist now and then for every pain, nor should you overuse those over-the-counter painkillers.

Get a massage. A study revealed that a massage on bare skin activated the same part of the brain that painkillers activated.

2. It reduces headaches

You might have suffered from a chronic headache at some point in your life which painkillers did not work; you should consider a good neck massage for better flow of blood to your brain.

A study revealed that massage reduced chronic headache for individuals who had enrolled for two massage sessions of 30 minutes each for one week.

3. Massage boosts one's immunity

It was revealed in a study that massage, besides improving blood flow, it also changes one's blood composition to make it head efficiently in fighting diseases.

4. It boosts one's mood

According to research, a massage done averagely improves your serotonin- a neurotransmitter linked to happiness, which improves your mood. 

Those people who go on a massage trip on Sunday never find Monday as a boring day of the week.

5. It helps one sleep well

No need for sleeping pills every night, just request for a massage. 

This study result revealed that having a facial massage before sleep reduces blood pressure thus helping one to sleep immediately he or she goes to bed.

Other reasons why you should consider a massage this week can be found here.

#MyLifestyle