I have chronic problems with my shins, and saw a physio for about 3 months last year. It's not the same problem that you're having, but I think the excercises she gave me should help you. It especially helps with balancing muscles and concentric movement.
1. Balance yourself on one leg for 30 sec - 1 min at a time. (easy)
2. Same as above, but have someone throw a ball to you in different spots, all the time keeping your balance. (harder)
3. Balance yourself on one leg for 30 sec - 1 min at a time with your eyes closed. (very hard)
4. Repeat the above excercises on an unstable surface like a foam mattress or those excercise balls. (hardest)
You can also do calve raises, but without weight at first. Concentrate on your movement downward (concentric) and back up (eccentric), and don't allow your foot to cave in. You can have a someone check from the back whether you keep form. Do this VERY slow for about 20 reps at a time.
All in all I'd recommend you go to a physio. I tried getting my shins right myself (anti-inflammatory gels and pills, rest etc.), but only once I got the physio to give me precise excercises and also some therapy (massaging, ultrasound, infrared etc.), my shins got better.
Hope this helps!
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