Originally Posted by FlamsteadHill

Ok, watching the rim against the brake pad I can see that the rim has a wobble and a high spot in one location. Additionally, there is a loose spoke there, which makes sense. Maybe this is normal, but it would seem that tightening the loose spoke would actually make it worse - it's as if the spokes on the opposite side need to be tightened to straighten the wheel.

Is wheel straightening only for the well trained? I can sort of imagine the concept but I can see making it a whole lot worse rather than better...