High Peak Osteopathic

03/09/2026

Welp… the High Peak 40 Mile Challenge is just over two weeks out which means there’s going to be a fair few locals braving an ultramarathon for the first time ❤️

The race begins 2 weeks out with a taper that lets you recover, get some good sleep and fuel up!

27/08/2026

This mornings rehab x osteo brain dump for the University of Derby osteo students.

Rehab is contentious in some osteo circles but this spectrum of passive to active ‘treatment’ is 100% the way I think about the place and massive value of ‘hands on’ treatment. It’s a tool in the osteo toolkit alongside education, de-catastrophising, exercise rehab….

22/08/2026

Convince me otherwise.

-e

19/08/2026

New team member!!!

Whilst fly and bracken have been doing a great non-clinical job, the High Peak Osteo team has just grown bringing another awesome osteo to add to what we do! Emma Walker Osteopathy enters the chat! This will normally be on a Thursday when I’m fannying around pretending to be a grown up and uni lecturer.

I’ve known Emma for years and she brings a wealth of experience to clinic. Pragmatic about making rehab work for you, a great diagnostic mind and excellent hands on treatments.

Most importantly Emma and I are fully aligned on what’s important. Getting you diagnosed effectively, treatment to help pain and then a pain management, exercise and rehab plan! High Peak Osteo is my baby and my proof to myself that business can be good for people and good for the planet. I trust Emma with this so hopefully a good sign that she’s awesome.



She’s in from Thursday 10th September! Book in online (link in the profile!)

18/08/2026

🤦🏼‍♂️

Thanks Flagg Moor Run

13/08/2026

Even in the north it’s getting r**t hot.

We have the answers to sort this. We just need to political and social focus.

Yeah Individual choices matter. Small businesses should defo do their bit. But… scream at your MP! Stop buying from organisations that make things worse! As soon as jumper weather returns in 6 weeks time we’ll forget about this for yet another year so shout now!!!

08/08/2026

Just because being sedentary is normal these days does not mean it’s good for you and it certainly doesn’t represent what your body is capable of on a healthy daily basis

02/08/2026

An open letter to Backyard Ultra Races.

As an osteopath and musculoskeletal healthcare professional, I spend my career encouraging people to move.

I tell patients that exercise reduces pain, improves mental health, builds resilience and adds years to life. I encourage people to find an activity they love or enjoy because enjoyment is what makes movement sustainable.

Backyard Ultra enters the chat….

Running has always been remarkably simple and joyous as a result. Fresh air. Movement. Friends. Freedom.
Backyard Ultra’s take this wonderful combination, set fire to them and replace them with misery and boredom.

I will now be actively encouraging patients to give up Backyard Ultras and to find a sensible alternative like Zumba, Wii Fit or even Pickle Ball.

For the avoidance of doubt, in the world of spin and fake truths. Movement is medicine. Misery isn’t. Cease and desist!

John Tourle (BSc Hons) BOst (Hons) - Osteopath

PS. This has absolutely nothing to do with the absolute thrashing my hips, knees, soul, ego and mental health took yesterday at a Back Yard Ultra. It’s the principle of the matter!

PPS. Moar Events it was lovely. Thank you for a great but completely intolerable day out. Yes it was only a day out 😪

30/07/2026

Mmmmm parenting

17/07/2026