Elakizhi treatment is primarily known to help manage back pain, and eliminate a variety of toxins from the body. This detox process is kindled through massage therapy which involves the Kizhis packed with fried herbal leaves and medicated oils.

Elakizhi is said to be effective towards health concerns such as arthritis, spondylitis, back pain, sports injuries and for all other soft tissue inflammations, especially joint pains. This massage process helps improve and optimise blood circulation and perspiration, which helps commence the
detox process.