One thing that I began doing a couple years back and do on a regular basis today is epsom salts baths. I buy the "post-workout" Dr. Teals brand from WM and it is fantastic. It has real eucalyptus/peppermint oil in it. I will usually add some sea salt and baking soda to the water as well. It really soothes the muscles and joints, plus relaxes the hell out of you.
I put the laptop on the toilet seat and watch Netflix, or have a stack of Reader's Digests from my parents house to make the time go by.