Dr Majid Sharifian is a strong advocate of the "one problem, many minds" approach, believing that effective disease management — including chronic pain management — requires a holistic perspective. He emphasises the importance of addressing all aspects of a patient’s life, including biological, psychological, and social factors.

Dr Sharifian supports multidisciplinary care, combining pharmacological management, pain procedures, physiotherapy, and psychological support to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.

He also believes that active patient involvement is an essential part of successful treatment.

“Every patient is their own best health advocate. This is important to remember because active involvement reduces the patient’s suffering. The disease or pain might be a fact, yes, but most of the time, suffering is a choice,” he says.