I have not yet tried Creatine but one thing I have been using is Collagen. I started using it in the summer and noticed a massive difference in my recovery and how I was feeling in the mornings, far less stiff and achy. I sadly crashed and broke my leg a few weeks ago and continued to take it in my coffee each day and noticed a massive increase in the speed of my recovery so would highly recommend! Personally I've been using the Veloforte CollagenPro but I know there are lots of options out there.