I've got the same ones and have gotten them under control.
First, get bigger running shoes to relieve heel pressure.
Take ibuprofen or naproxen prophylactically to minimize inflammation.
Use antifriction powder in your socks whenever running or skiing, or whenever it bugs you.
Enlarge the heel pocket in your ski boots and make sure there are no creases or seams that interfere. this can probably be accomplished by cutting away the outer layer of the liner. If you've got thermoflex you can probably get away with padding the problem areas profusely and refiring your liners. You can cut them too though, if necesary. In my thermoflex's the inner liner had worn through and balled up so I used an exacto knife ot cut it away and them smeared the open cell foam with anti friction powder until it was smooth.
Ice and elevate after your problem activities and wear no-heel shoes like clogs or flips as much as possible during the acute phase.
You can also apply some sort of arnica based topical (I use a product called "Traumeel") to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
You may have to take some time off and let things settle down a bit too.
I had really chronic problems with this from being in ski boots 9+ hours a day for 120+ days/season as a patroller. By following the above regimen I was able to completely control the problem and my heels have shrunk considerably since.
Good luck.
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Last edited by beaterdit; 09-05-2007 at 08:20 AM.
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