Fugetsu's suggestions are good. I'd also suggest making sure your diet is in order first. Adequate protein intake and a good multi-vitamin (plus all those good fruits and veggies) are a good place to start. If you aren't getting sufficient protein and/or are lacking in important micronutrients, you're healing is going to lag. And of course sleep is vital as well. If you're not getting enough sleep that will delay healing.
The yoga and stretching are good ideas, but I'd also suggest weight training. That will stregthen joints and connective tissue (as well as muscles obviously) as long as its done correctly. You might want to look into joint supplements as well. Chondrotin/Glucosomine/MSM (often packaged as one supplement)--these have been shown to rebuild connective tissue (tendons, ligaments) and lubricate joints. It might help.
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