Alternatives to NSAIDs for Muscle Soreness?

NSAIDs are forbidden by my doctor's orders except in extreme cir****tances (like real injury, when I sprained my knee last November, and then, only with special precautions). 

Now that I am really ramping up my workouts, even with stretching, icing, and yoga, I am starting to get some real muscle soreness, particularly after very long runs or stair climbing (my new favorite cross-training exercise).  Back in the old days, it was nothing for me to toss back a couple of advil for a couple of days after a hard workout to ease the DOMS, but I can't do that now, and Tylenol doesn't seem to help.  

I have heard good stuff about foam rollers, but haven't yet given that a try yet.  Has anyone else tried them?  Is there anything else I can do aside from what I am already doing to help relieve some of the DOMS? 

Thanks,
Kim

I'm a fan of two methods:

Foam roller - there's a cool grid-textured one I'm hoping to get for my birthday which is longer lasting and feels super good 

cold/ice packs or baths - as horrible as it sounds, if you can dunk yourself into cold water for any length of time after a workout, it really helps with inflammation.

Others swear by compression garments, which I will invest in eventually.