They probally would work till you pulled the string and released it. I doubt it would go back to where you were trying to force it, to. Try cutting your nock groove a little deeper on the right side so it will come back the other direction. If that doesn't work the wood might be a tad stronger on the right side so try removing some there and see if it twist back to the left. I'd try the nocks first.
Also I've heated one, or both limbs and bent them towards the side I wanted the string to track on. This requires heat, small blocks, and a vice clamped in the handle area. And slow, patience.