Left side of Heel: Three major structures pass by the outside of the heel. The peroneus longus and peroneus brevis tendons and the sural nerve. If there is significant tendonitis, the inflammation can also irritate the nerve causing the pain that you describe. Have that checked by your podiatrist.
Answered 4/21/2013
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