There's also that whole thing where Gabriel is right there in the living room, trying to find something new to watch after a movie finished and Dean has no choice but to go past him.

"Going somewhere?" Gabriel asks, not even turning around to look at Dean. "Go help yourself to what's in the medicine cabinet and soak in a hot bath for awhile."

Don't even bother with the front door, it's not unlocking for anyone that isn't an archangel. Just do what Gabriel says. Things will feel much better after. Yeah, there'll probably still be some soreness, but it should be more manageable.