I gave up on drops years ago when I sold my old 10 spd and went for about 10 years without touching a bike. Back injury from a car accident took away any desire to ride. Then I discovered bikes like the Trek Navigator and Giant Sedona., and bought a Nav 200 in 2002. No, I will not do any centuries on a ride like that. But if there wasn't some level of consession - putting a relaxed position over optimum form, I'd still be walking.
So do what works, and keep riding!