re: Mid-back fricked up after doing squats - anyone have this happen?

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Something I struggle with is sort of going up onto my tiptoes on the way up for some reason,

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This could be for a couple of reasons but more than likely one of these two. You have tight calves or you don't have your feet angled out enough. More than likely tight calves. Get on the edge of a step and just let your bodyweight stretch your calves one a time a couple times a day. Also, concentrate on pushing up through your midfoot instead of heels and "cup" the ground with your feet as if youre trying to dig into it like sand.

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Do you squat in shoes with a heel rise (like most running shoes)?

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Sure do. Damn! Never even occurred to me that would cause it.

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Squatting in running shoes will cause other difficulties while performing the movement, but it has nothing to do with the problem you described.

Just wait until you are 50. All of it comes back to haunt you.

More than likely your form was just compromised. Make sure you're bracing your core with a big gut breath before you descend. Look up on YouTube for proper technique

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Mid-back fricked up after doing squats

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Squats on what?

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I have no clue the true medical benefits of it

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just a form of decompression

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Squatting in running shoes will cause other difficulties while performing the movement, but it has nothing to do with the problem you described.

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Exactly. Weight lifting shoes have heels. Most chucks/vans/flat bottom shoe wearing is derived from deadlifting.

Plus foam, air pocket, or thick shoes causes instability and ankle movement.

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I also find that static holds from a pull-up bar really help me inbetween squat sets.

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I do this a lot between all sorts of sets. I think it's good for the soul.

You'll be ok in a few days