@Leo33
Other than your daily riding conditions you have provided no information about your physical proportions. Some some suspensions react in a significantly different way than others depending on weight (especially if non-adjustable systems). That also holds true for specific components.
First , that saddle looks rather odd. Having the nose angled that high might be taking away some of its benefits. I cannot say for sure since I assume you have experimented with it in different positions, but saddles are designed the be comfortable and efficient within a fairly limited adjustment range and that one looks tillted far more than I suspect the manufacturer expected it would be. What type of saddle is it (make an model)? I provided my friend with a saddle that has a bushing type suspension (after trying 3 other "cushion" types) that worked great for him (maker: Cloud 9). I rode it and it was too "bouncy" for me, but I'm less than 140 lbs/64Kg and he was 175 lbs/80Kg.
Also, the suspension seat post might be able to be improved upon. There are a variety of types (some adjustable). Have you tried others?
Grips and/or gloves can absorb a lot of road "noise"/bumps. I certainly suggest cushion gloves as a minimum improvement. Do not skimp. Many gloves claim to be "cushioned", but the effect is negligible. Simply squeeze the cushioned area between fingers. If you can squeeze it down to next to nothing then move on to something else that actually has adequate cushioning. Do not worry about fashion; worry about function. The same advice goes for padded cycling shorts/pants/liners. Use something that actually provides some cushioning not just those that appear to, and state that they do.
You may be able to ride with a little bit lower tire pressure on your present tires or buy ones that fit that can run at a lower pressure (while staying within manucturer's specifications).
There are also (at least there used to be) suspension handlebar stems. I have some by Girven for older touring/off-road applications.
Added up, all those items (grips/bar tape, gloves, tires, pants/shorts, saddle, saddle position, seat post) can have a big affect and all combined are a lot cheaper than buying a mewcbike that still may not satisfy your needs. You will not know if a new bike will be adequate until you use it under the same conditions (terrain & duration) as you presently ride your bike. You need to be able to test it adaquately before buying and/or be provided with a means to return it if unsatisifactory (might not be a 100% refund so research carefully and pose questions to dealers regarding returns). Even ifvyou get a bike exactly as you desire, I suspect you may still have issues and might end up needing to change saddles, grips, seat post, etc.to make it more appropriate for your use.
How much testing did you do with your present bike before buying? How many modifications have you made to improve it for your desired use to improve comfort?
I cannot refer a bike I have never used, but even then we are not identical in size, shape, and/or weight; nor using in the same manner so how can I specifically recommend one over another. I rode a "lo-pro" road bike on a narrow racing saddle, no cushion gloves, bar tape, or shorts for over 100Km for approximately 4.5 hours. I was fine after that ride; but that does not mean everyone would ne able to feel the same. I'm in my 60s and would never advise someone to do even half that distance and time with equipment I used.
If you cannot test a bike adequately in a realistic manner than do not be surprised if you suffer ill-effects in a similar manner to what you experience now.
Try the simple and inexpensive first before completely changing up from what you have now.
Last note: take a couple minutes (5 or less) to loosen up the body every few hours. A little bending and stretching will cannot hurt.
Good luck!
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