23/06/2026
Your Heels Are Talking – Are You Listening?
Cracked heels are often dismissed as a cosmetic issue, but in foot health, they can be an important sign that your body is trying to tell you something.
The skin on your heels is designed to withstand pressure, friction, and thousands of steps every day. However, when that balance is disrupted, the skin loses its elasticity, thickens, and eventually splits.
🔍 Common factors behind cracked heels include:
• Excessive dry skin (xerosis)
• Prolonged standing on hard surfaces
• Poorly fitting footwear or open-back shoes
• Increased body weight and pressure on the heel fat pad
• Age-related loss of skin elasticity
• Diabetes and circulatory conditions
• Skin disorders such as eczema or psoriasis
But there is another side to the story.
Nutritional deficiencies can also affect skin integrity and healing capacity. Low levels of:
✔ Iron
✔ Zinc
✔ Vitamin A
✔ Vitamin E
✔ Essential fatty acids
✔ B vitamins
may contribute to dry, fragile skin that becomes more prone to cracking.
The concern is not only discomfort. Deep heel fissures can become painful, bleed, and create an entry point for infection, especially in individuals with diabetes or compromised circulation.
How can you help your heels?
✓ Regular hydration with appropriate foot creams
✓ Gentle reduction of hard skin buildup
✓ Supportive, well-fitted footwear
✓ Adequate hydration and balanced nutrition
✓ Early intervention before cracks deepen
At our clinic, we look beyond the surface. We assess the condition of the skin, identify potential contributing factors, safely reduce hard skin, treat painful fissures, and create a personalised foot care plan to support long-term foot health.
Because healthy feet are not just about how they look — they’re about how they function, heal, and support you every single day.
👣 Don’t ignore the signs your feet are giving you.
Book online: https://golinska-foot-care.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings
⏰ Mon - Thur 9am to 6pm
🌐 golinskafootcare.com
📞 07926944302
☎️ 01582512734
📍 58 Mayfield Road Luton LU2 8AP
