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''Main article: [[Stretching]]''
Some gentle stretching [[Stretching]] after a run may reduce soreness slightly, though there is only anecdotal evidence to support this.
==Massage==
''Main article: [[Massage]]''
Some gentle massage [[Massage]] can be performed as part of the cooldown, but this must be done carefully as the muscles are likely to be delicate. Some light massage [[Massage]] with [[The Stick]] can help relax the muscles and improve blood flow, but deeper massage [[Massage]] should be left for a few hours.
==Ice Bath==