cycling and back pain

[ColinJ]

There is a sleeve at the top of my Shokpost to keep the dirt out, and that seems to work. After about 7 or 8 years use, the post developed some lateral play, but it still works ok.

 

[cuske]

I'm interested to know whether you think a suspension seatpost might help Mrs Gti who has been off work for 6 months with spondyloisthesis, which is a partial displacement of the lowest joint where the spine meets the sacrum. She is slowly improving but very nervous about the idea of driving or cycling so I'm wondering if one of these might help once she does get back on the bike.

One thing's for sure, it can only be better than not having one. The second seatpost on this video is the one I'm going for, the cobl gobl-r, a bit pricey but worth every penny if it saves your back.