The shoulder and hip joints are the only ball-and-socket joints in the human body due to the need for great motion at the end of the bodyâs limbs and the vast amount of musculature needed to move and support such flexible joints.
A sudden drop in blood pressure can be caused by a rapid change in health or certain medications. It may also signify an underlying medical problem such as thyroid issues. As long as there are no symptoms, low blood pressure in an otherwise healthy person generally is not a concern.
Sudden blood pressure drop with position change linked to higher risk of heart failure. March 19, 2012 Categories: Heart News. Study Highlights: 1  People whose blood pressure drops rapidly when they stand, known as orthostatic hypotension, may have a higher risk of developing heart failure. 2  The link between orthostatic hypotension and heart failure was significant and stronger in people 45-55 years old, regardless of race.