The invention relates to a cylindrical massage roller (10; 30; 60) having a lateral face (12; 32; 62) and two bases (14, 16; 36, 38; 64, 66), characterized in that at least one (16; 38; 66) of the bases has an indentation (18, 20; 40) that is particularly designed for cooperation with a complementary part (54) of a massage element (50), and/or the lateral surface has at least one peripheral recess (32; 70).